| 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 | $198.78 | 4.367% | $207.4607 | $207.46 | $207.45 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.53 | 9.824% | $24.7433 | $24.74 | $24.75 | $24.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.69 | 10.247% | $243.3041 | $243.30 | $243.30 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.78 | 11.461% | $45.4538 | $45.45 | $45.45 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.50 | 9.284% | $118.5731 | $118.57 | $118.55 | $118.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.42 | 5.445% | $102.7245 | $102.72 | $102.70 | $102.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.66 | 5.269% | $54.382 | $54.38 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $740.36 | $796.6415 | $796.62 | $796.60 | $796.70 | |