| 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 | $172.73 | 12.529% | $194.3713 | $194.37 | $194.35 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.47 | 13.532% | $196.944 | $196.94 | $196.95 | $196.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.85 | 4.558% | $214.1871 | $214.19 | $214.20 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.32 | 13.652% | $111.7426 | $111.74 | $111.75 | $111.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.30 | 8.135% | $79.263 | $79.26 | $79.25 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.92 | 11.463% | $169.3346 | $169.33 | $169.35 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.41 | 12.719% | $19.6244 | $19.62 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.00 | $985.4670 | $985.45 | $985.45 | $985.40 | |