| 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 | $188.70 | 4.706% | $197.5802 | $197.58 | $197.60 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.45 | 5.733% | $247.891 | $247.89 | $247.90 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.28 | 9.857% | $18.9833 | $18.98 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.30 | 4.854% | $102.0229 | $102.02 | $102.00 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.71 | 13.625% | $37.1667 | $37.17 | $37.15 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.58 | 13.573% | $200.5472 | $200.55 | $200.55 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.52 | 4.774% | $47.6931 | $47.69 | $47.70 | $47.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.54 | $851.8844 | $851.88 | $851.90 | $851.90 | |