| 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 | $175.79 | 12.769% | $198.2366 | $198.24 | $198.25 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.25 | 7.375% | $80.7997 | $80.80 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.59 | 3.650% | $202.729 | $202.73 | $202.75 | $202.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.77 | 9.470% | $74.1878 | $74.19 | $74.20 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.61 | 7.171% | $76.7452 | $76.75 | $76.75 | $76.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.61 | 13.827% | $92.8942 | $92.89 | $92.90 | $92.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.68 | 9.701% | $251.9613 | $251.96 | $251.95 | $252.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.30 | $977.5538 | $977.56 | $977.60 | $977.50 | |