| 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 | $196.97 | 7.615% | $211.9693 | $211.97 | $211.95 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.64 | 3.221% | $177.1685 | $177.17 | $177.15 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.37 | 11.607% | $78.5378 | $78.54 | $78.55 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.79 | 7.149% | $129.4253 | $129.43 | $129.45 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.50 | 4.592% | $70.5996 | $70.60 | $70.60 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.87 | 3.658% | $34.0724 | $34.07 | $34.05 | $34.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.50 | 7.853% | $85.7431 | $85.74 | $85.75 | $85.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $739.64 | $787.5160 | $787.52 | $787.50 | $787.50 | |