| 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 | $197.82 | 9.735% | $217.0778 | $217.08 | $217.10 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.63 | 12.241% | $120.805 | $120.81 | $120.80 | $120.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.87 | 5.665% | $148.8503 | $148.85 | $148.85 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.56 | 8.814% | $86.5724 | $86.57 | $86.55 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.87 | 11.796% | $129.538 | $129.54 | $129.55 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.96 | 4.161% | $142.6589 | $142.66 | $142.65 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.91 | 13.554% | $139.5692 | $139.57 | $139.55 | $139.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.62 | $985.0716 | $985.08 | $985.05 | $985.20 | |