| 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 | $179.90 | 9.538% | $197.0589 | $197.06 | $197.05 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.88 | 13.668% | $214.6961 | $214.70 | $214.70 | $214.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.73 | 12.401% | $27.7968 | $27.80 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.72 | 13.625% | $20.1344 | $20.13 | $20.15 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.87 | 8.830% | $216.4302 | $216.43 | $216.45 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.71 | 5.802% | $103.3791 | $103.38 | $103.40 | $103.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.95 | 10.107% | $86.9295 | $86.93 | $86.95 | $86.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.76 | $866.4250 | $866.43 | $866.50 | $866.40 | |