| 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 | $173.59 | 12.551% | $195.3773 | $195.38 | $195.40 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.30 | 7.776% | $237.4305 | $237.43 | $237.45 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.68 | 6.622% | $127.6052 | $127.61 | $127.60 | $127.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.27 | 8.713% | $259.0305 | $259.03 | $259.05 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.28 | 7.713% | $83.2406 | $83.24 | $83.25 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.46 | 3.164% | $9.7593 | $9.76 | $9.75 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.82 | 4.789% | $23.9128 | $23.91 | $23.90 | $23.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $861.40 | $936.3562 | $936.36 | $936.40 | $936.30 | |