| 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 | $196.46 | 10.514% | $217.1158 | $217.12 | $217.10 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.47 | 8.722% | $47.2615 | $47.26 | $47.25 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.62 | 13.394% | $92.5522 | $92.55 | $92.55 | $92.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.37 | 10.350% | $275.1798 | $275.18 | $275.20 | $275.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.97 | 7.180% | $23.5474 | $23.55 | $23.55 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.72 | 6.840% | $249.7064 | $249.71 | $249.70 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.29 | 3.263% | $176.8792 | $176.88 | $176.90 | $176.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $997.90 | $1,082.2423 | $1,082.25 | $1,082.25 | $1,082.30 | |