| 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 | $197.69 | 10.800% | $219.0405 | $219.04 | $219.05 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.72 | 9.701% | $24.9241 | $24.92 | $24.90 | $24.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.72 | 8.717% | $29.0492 | $29.05 | $29.05 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.75 | 8.290% | $205.4803 | $205.48 | $205.50 | $205.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.33 | 5.800% | $43.7271 | $43.73 | $43.75 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.55 | 13.834% | $200.9739 | $200.97 | $200.95 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.25 | 9.842% | $147.4629 | $147.46 | $147.45 | $147.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.01 | $870.6580 | $870.65 | $870.65 | $870.60 | |