| 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 | $198.59 | 9.474% | $217.4044 | $217.40 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.88 | 10.421% | $6.4928 | $6.49 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.58 | 4.338% | $185.2834 | $185.28 | $185.30 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.62 | 12.787% | $257.8536 | $257.85 | $257.85 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.25 | 8.661% | $69.8147 | $69.81 | $69.80 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.57 | 10.693% | $52.6567 | $52.66 | $52.65 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.37 | 13.245% | $189.5382 | $189.54 | $189.55 | $189.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.86 | $979.0438 | $979.03 | $979.05 | $979.10 | |