| 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 | $173.26 | 13.750% | $197.0833 | $197.08 | $197.10 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.38 | 11.823% | $123.4302 | $123.43 | $123.45 | $123.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.68 | 9.557% | $109.2064 | $109.21 | $109.20 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.33 | 7.531% | $110.0365 | $110.04 | $110.05 | $110.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.36 | 4.368% | $37.9482 | $37.95 | $37.95 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.47 | 6.377% | $129.2161 | $129.22 | $129.20 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.67 | 4.823% | $240.747 | $240.75 | $240.75 | $240.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.15 | $947.6677 | $947.68 | $947.70 | $947.50 | |