| 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 | $197.98 | 8.529% | $214.8657 | $214.87 | $214.85 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.99 | 13.814% | $45.5142 | $45.51 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.80 | 11.166% | $253.2361 | $253.24 | $253.25 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.77 | 4.724% | $11.2788 | $11.28 | $11.30 | $11.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.95 | 4.482% | $105.4746 | $105.47 | $105.45 | $105.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.62 | 12.328% | $8.5594 | $8.56 | $8.55 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.80 | 9.679% | $145.6537 | $145.65 | $145.65 | $145.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $717.91 | $784.5825 | $784.58 | $784.55 | $784.70 | |