| 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 | $175.73 | 12.375% | $197.4766 | $197.48 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.84 | 4.623% | $117.0104 | $117.01 | $117.00 | $117.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.43 | 5.767% | $143.2402 | $143.24 | $143.25 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.49 | 9.248% | $72.639 | $72.64 | $72.65 | $72.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.56 | 8.561% | $117.8538 | $117.85 | $117.85 | $117.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.39 | 6.672% | $8.9498 | $8.95 | $8.95 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.52 | 3.297% | $189.5707 | $189.57 | $189.55 | $189.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.96 | $846.7405 | $846.74 | $846.75 | $846.70 | |