| 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 | $197.97 | 9.808% | $217.3869 | $217.39 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.41 | 11.677% | $276.3001 | $276.30 | $276.30 | $276.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.40 | 7.353% | $144.2824 | $144.28 | $144.30 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.73 | 9.353% | $22.6689 | $22.67 | $22.65 | $22.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.53 | 3.441% | $100.886 | $100.89 | $100.90 | $100.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.42 | 3.103% | $55.0776 | $55.08 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.56 | 11.368% | $254.5427 | $254.54 | $254.55 | $254.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $980.02 | $1,071.1446 | $1,071.15 | $1,071.20 | $1,071.20 | |