| 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 | $197.43 | 9.550% | $216.2846 | $216.28 | $216.30 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.95 | 9.242% | $55.6588 | $55.66 | $55.65 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.59 | 8.372% | $253.1462 | $253.15 | $253.15 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.85 | 9.129% | $226.8246 | $226.82 | $226.80 | $226.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.75 | 13.200% | $255.549 | $255.55 | $255.55 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.40 | 5.135% | $46.6799 | $46.68 | $46.70 | $46.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.73 | 13.275% | $205.8547 | $205.85 | $205.85 | $205.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,141.70 | $1,259.9978 | $1,259.99 | $1,260.00 | $1,260.00 | |