| 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 | $181.68 | 8.555% | $197.2227 | $197.22 | $197.20 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.42 | 6.254% | $131.1387 | $131.14 | $131.15 | $131.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.77 | 9.697% | $97.378 | $97.38 | $97.40 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.42 | 5.537% | $51.101 | $51.10 | $51.10 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.52 | 9.410% | $211.7302 | $211.73 | $211.75 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.94 | 8.784% | $144.6174 | $144.62 | $144.60 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.52 | 9.548% | $15.9064 | $15.91 | $15.90 | $15.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.27 | $849.0944 | $849.10 | $849.10 | $849.00 | |