| 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 | $188.27 | 4.870% | $197.4387 | $197.44 | $197.45 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.80 | 3.712% | $114.9129 | $114.91 | $114.90 | $114.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.97 | 4.735% | $144.5029 | $144.50 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.99 | 9.123% | $10.9014 | $10.90 | $10.90 | $10.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.59 | 8.770% | $97.447 | $97.45 | $97.45 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.48 | 10.387% | $92.1511 | $92.15 | $92.15 | $92.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.30 | 11.185% | $92.6171 | $92.62 | $92.60 | $92.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $703.40 | $749.9711 | $749.97 | $749.95 | $749.90 | |