| 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 | $196.53 | 10.655% | $217.4703 | $217.47 | $217.45 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.32 | 6.513% | $38.6855 | $38.69 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.44 | 7.128% | $9.0416 | $9.04 | $9.05 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.95 | 10.251% | $224.8569 | $224.86 | $224.85 | $224.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.62 | 7.872% | $267.1126 | $267.11 | $267.10 | $267.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.89 | 10.447% | $192.0563 | $192.06 | $192.05 | $192.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.36 | 9.256% | $68.132 | $68.13 | $68.15 | $68.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $929.11 | $1,017.3552 | $1,017.36 | $1,017.35 | $1,017.40 | |