| 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 | $180.35 | 9.765% | $197.9612 | $197.96 | $197.95 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.38 | 6.163% | $54.5465 | $54.55 | $54.55 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.32 | 8.305% | $102.1533 | $102.15 | $102.15 | $102.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.93 | 3.763% | $54.9218 | $54.92 | $54.90 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.73 | 8.287% | $34.3595 | $34.36 | $34.35 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.98 | 7.391% | $259.8647 | $259.86 | $259.85 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.63 | 9.606% | $168.3877 | $168.39 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.32 | $872.1947 | $872.19 | $872.15 | $872.30 | |