| 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 | $197.38 | 8.835% | $214.8185 | $214.82 | $214.80 | $214.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.95 | 7.238% | $171.5272 | $171.53 | $171.55 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.67 | 11.376% | $217.9294 | $217.93 | $217.95 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.71 | 4.829% | $178.9536 | $178.95 | $178.95 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.58 | 10.673% | $15.0294 | $15.03 | $15.05 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.32 | 3.355% | $76.8134 | $76.81 | $76.80 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.41 | 13.711% | $100.5319 | $100.53 | $100.55 | $100.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.02 | $975.6034 | $975.60 | $975.65 | $975.50 | |