| 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 | $197.26 | 10.247% | $217.4732 | $217.47 | $217.45 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.95 | 10.297% | $124.5805 | $124.58 | $124.60 | $124.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.31 | 9.483% | $8.0032 | $8.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.42 | 3.796% | $192.4585 | $192.46 | $192.45 | $192.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.84 | 11.861% | $261.5758 | $261.58 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.67 | 7.427% | $99.5526 | $99.55 | $99.55 | $99.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.90 | 12.755% | $84.4535 | $84.45 | $84.45 | $84.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.35 | $988.0973 | $988.09 | $988.10 | $988.30 | |