| 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 | $187.25 | 5.241% | $197.0638 | $197.06 | $197.05 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.80 | 9.766% | $51.3705 | $51.37 | $51.35 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.97 | 8.547% | $233.3435 | $233.34 | $233.35 | $233.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.86 | 9.768% | $59.121 | $59.12 | $59.10 | $59.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.56 | 11.753% | $98.9685 | $98.97 | $98.95 | $99.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.55 | 6.514% | $80.4713 | $80.47 | $80.45 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.83 | 6.236% | $16.8172 | $16.82 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $682.82 | $737.1558 | $737.15 | $737.05 | $737.20 | |