| 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 | $197.87 | 9.795% | $217.2514 | $217.25 | $217.25 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.31 | 4.636% | $116.4703 | $116.47 | $116.45 | $116.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.54 | 7.235% | $108.8864 | $108.89 | $108.90 | $108.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.65 | 3.326% | $218.6895 | $218.69 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.72 | 13.689% | $188.4054 | $188.41 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.60 | 12.575% | $63.7175 | $63.72 | $63.70 | $63.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.50 | 8.224% | $150.9725 | $150.97 | $150.95 | $151.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $984.19 | $1,064.3930 | $1,064.40 | $1,064.35 | $1,064.50 | |