| 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 | $183.40 | 7.622% | $197.3787 | $197.38 | $197.40 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.44 | 5.399% | $130.1045 | $130.10 | $130.10 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.97 | 8.619% | $198.7402 | $198.74 | $198.75 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.41 | 4.108% | $197.191 | $197.19 | $197.20 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.57 | 9.230% | $242.0209 | $242.02 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.84 | 5.849% | $144.8438 | $144.84 | $144.85 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.67 | 12.107% | $39.9886 | $39.99 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.30 | $1,150.2677 | $1,150.26 | $1,150.30 | $1,150.20 | |