| 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 | $197.31 | 7.675% | $212.4535 | $212.45 | $212.45 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.63 | 13.853% | $31.4576 | $31.46 | $31.45 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.70 | 7.570% | $62.0679 | $62.07 | $62.05 | $62.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.49 | 3.200% | $40.7537 | $40.75 | $40.75 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.56 | 12.375% | $130.9843 | $130.98 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.34 | 11.306% | $247.4778 | $247.48 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.93 | 8.679% | $203.1537 | $203.15 | $203.15 | $203.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $847.96 | $928.3485 | $928.34 | $928.35 | $928.60 | |