| 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 | $196.86 | 9.816% | $216.1838 | $216.18 | $216.20 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.38 | 8.762% | $39.5676 | $39.57 | $39.55 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.81 | 12.475% | $68.396 | $68.40 | $68.40 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.35 | 7.869% | $259.2631 | $259.26 | $259.25 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.64 | 10.533% | $25.0247 | $25.02 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.28 | 5.154% | $43.4076 | $43.41 | $43.40 | $43.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.88 | 5.113% | $38.7657 | $38.77 | $38.75 | $38.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $635.20 | $690.6085 | $690.61 | $690.55 | $690.70 | |