| 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 | $198.87 | 9.335% | $217.4345 | $217.43 | $217.45 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.39 | 4.709% | $141.7655 | $141.77 | $141.75 | $141.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.43 | 9.505% | $244.667 | $244.67 | $244.65 | $244.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.52 | 13.687% | $281.3981 | $281.40 | $281.40 | $281.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.58 | 8.326% | $51.5415 | $51.54 | $51.55 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.25 | 6.216% | $30.006 | $30.01 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.91 | 10.671% | $109.4647 | $109.46 | $109.45 | $109.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $979.95 | $1,076.2773 | $1,076.28 | $1,076.25 | $1,076.30 | |