| 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 | $197.87 | 9.258% | $216.1888 | $216.19 | $216.20 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.42 | 5.735% | $49.0822 | $49.08 | $49.10 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.64 | 8.273% | $63.4913 | $63.49 | $63.50 | $63.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.81 | 7.297% | $160.7416 | $160.74 | $160.75 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.62 | 5.826% | $209.1333 | $209.13 | $209.15 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.57 | 7.795% | $238.8414 | $238.84 | $238.85 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.73 | 12.304% | $257.996 | $258.00 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,101.66 | $1,195.4746 | $1,195.47 | $1,195.55 | $1,195.40 | |