| 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 | $196.87 | 8.394% | $213.3953 | $213.40 | $213.40 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.72 | 8.499% | $49.6057 | $49.61 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.81 | 7.256% | $22.32 | $22.32 | $22.30 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.83 | 12.646% | $43.7404 | $43.74 | $43.75 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.95 | 3.806% | $120.3631 | $120.36 | $120.35 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.78 | 10.450% | $103.58 | $103.58 | $103.60 | $103.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.34 | 13.764% | $259.7687 | $259.77 | $259.75 | $259.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $740.30 | $812.7732 | $812.78 | $812.75 | $812.80 | |