| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $194.87 | 11.743% | $217.7536 | $217.75 | $217.75 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.66 | 9.652% | $161.9121 | $161.91 | $161.90 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.39 | 10.445% | $138.487 | $138.49 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.60 | 6.164% | $98.3079 | $98.31 | $98.30 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.70 | 6.645% | $90.3283 | $90.33 | $90.35 | $90.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.91 | 5.316% | $49.4037 | $49.40 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.86 | 7.588% | $188.1284 | $188.13 | $188.15 | $188.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $866.99 | $944.3210 | $944.32 | $944.35 | $944.30 | |