| 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 | $198.81 | 9.479% | $217.6552 | $217.66 | $217.65 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.76 | 8.585% | $248.399 | $248.40 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.87 | 3.372% | $99.1027 | $99.10 | $99.10 | $99.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.86 | 8.693% | $141.1487 | $141.15 | $141.15 | $141.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.26 | 7.520% | $60.4908 | $60.49 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.94 | 4.105% | $82.1805 | $82.18 | $82.20 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.71 | 7.708% | $190.3308 | $190.33 | $190.35 | $190.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $965.21 | $1,039.3077 | $1,039.31 | $1,039.35 | $1,039.30 | |