| 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 | $198.40 | 8.752% | $215.764 | $215.76 | $215.75 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.41 | 8.775% | $196.241 | $196.24 | $196.25 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.31 | 13.117% | $156.4521 | $156.45 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.81 | 5.112% | $251.018 | $251.02 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.70 | 10.338% | $28.3569 | $28.36 | $28.35 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.80 | 6.512% | $74.3454 | $74.35 | $74.35 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.98 | 10.703% | $48.6872 | $48.69 | $48.70 | $48.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.41 | $970.8646 | $970.87 | $970.85 | $970.90 | |