| 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 | $198.38 | 9.811% | $217.8431 | $217.84 | $217.85 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.40 | 13.228% | $31.0245 | $31.02 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.54 | 11.304% | $37.3314 | $37.33 | $37.35 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.95 | 8.650% | $118.3742 | $118.37 | $118.35 | $118.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.40 | 11.122% | $276.027 | $276.03 | $276.05 | $276.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.41 | 7.607% | $130.6457 | $130.65 | $130.65 | $130.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.50 | 13.667% | $6.2517 | $6.25 | $6.25 | $6.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $743.58 | $817.4976 | $817.49 | $817.50 | $817.40 | |