| 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 | $197.96 | 8.750% | $215.2815 | $215.28 | $215.30 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.79 | 4.552% | $26.964 | $26.96 | $26.95 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.36 | 9.517% | $148.2422 | $148.24 | $148.25 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.95 | 3.293% | $145.5915 | $145.59 | $145.60 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.97 | 5.384% | $139.0753 | $139.08 | $139.10 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.96 | 11.595% | $160.6522 | $160.65 | $160.65 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.85 | 13.147% | $38.3003 | $38.30 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.84 | $874.1070 | $874.10 | $874.15 | $874.20 | |