| 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 | $192.64 | 12.825% | $217.3461 | $217.35 | $217.35 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.30 | 7.700% | $30.4791 | $30.48 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.44 | 9.127% | $29.9444 | $29.94 | $29.95 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.40 | 6.169% | $74.743 | $74.74 | $74.75 | $74.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.67 | 6.486% | $51.8267 | $51.83 | $51.85 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.49 | 9.210% | $216.7709 | $216.77 | $216.75 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.62 | 12.851% | $31.1694 | $31.17 | $31.15 | $31.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $593.56 | $652.2796 | $652.28 | $652.30 | $652.20 | |