| 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 | $173.50 | 13.694% | $197.2591 | $197.26 | $197.25 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.62 | 4.657% | $242.4065 | $242.41 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.71 | 3.733% | $151.1494 | $151.15 | $151.15 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.28 | 7.178% | $18.5204 | $18.52 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.53 | 13.678% | $243.8734 | $243.87 | $243.85 | $243.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.35 | 10.714% | $43.566 | $43.57 | $43.55 | $43.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.83 | 13.204% | $80.1824 | $80.18 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.82 | $976.9572 | $976.96 | $976.90 | $977.00 | |