| 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 | $198.73 | 9.285% | $217.1821 | $217.18 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.47 | 13.782% | $133.6597 | $133.66 | $133.65 | $133.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.84 | 8.692% | $55.259 | $55.26 | $55.25 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.32 | 5.491% | $180.7272 | $180.73 | $180.75 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.75 | 7.542% | $76.086 | $76.09 | $76.10 | $76.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.62 | 6.227% | $145.1273 | $145.13 | $145.15 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.82 | 13.264% | $273.895 | $273.90 | $273.90 | $273.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $987.55 | $1,081.9363 | $1,081.95 | $1,082.00 | $1,082.00 | |