| 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 | $178.48 | 10.501% | $197.2222 | $197.22 | $197.20 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.74 | 3.288% | $77.1975 | $77.20 | $77.20 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.83 | 11.458% | $171.4558 | $171.46 | $171.45 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.29 | 8.814% | $6.8444 | $6.84 | $6.85 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.72 | 3.312% | $157.7781 | $157.78 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.77 | 8.811% | $106.3845 | $106.38 | $106.40 | $106.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.67 | 11.248% | $262.1782 | $262.18 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.50 | $979.0607 | $979.06 | $979.10 | $979.10 | |