| 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 | $197.95 | 7.784% | $213.3584 | $213.36 | $213.35 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.53 | 5.159% | $69.9623 | $69.96 | $69.95 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.62 | 5.196% | $54.3022 | $54.30 | $54.30 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.66 | 12.320% | $79.3653 | $79.37 | $79.35 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.98 | 6.530% | $87.3333 | $87.33 | $87.35 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.78 | 5.349% | $147.2568 | $147.26 | $147.25 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.61 | 4.313% | $245.7719 | $245.77 | $245.75 | $245.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $844.13 | $897.3502 | $897.35 | $897.30 | $897.50 | |