| 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 | $197.28 | 7.713% | $212.4962 | $212.50 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.96 | 8.175% | $75.6792 | $75.68 | $75.70 | $75.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.34 | 10.717% | $129.9153 | $129.92 | $129.90 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.25 | 11.117% | $204.7331 | $204.73 | $204.75 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.84 | 11.558% | $17.6708 | $17.67 | $17.65 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.54 | 11.172% | $78.4207 | $78.42 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.62 | 12.673% | $279.0009 | $279.00 | $279.00 | $279.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.83 | $997.9162 | $997.92 | $997.90 | $997.90 | |