| 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 | $198.96 | 9.259% | $217.3817 | $217.38 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.84 | 7.684% | $88.1286 | $88.13 | $88.15 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.92 | 11.683% | $237.7954 | $237.80 | $237.80 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.32 | 3.154% | $24.0555 | $24.06 | $24.05 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.82 | 10.644% | $69.5066 | $69.51 | $69.50 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.97 | 12.304% | $257.1425 | $257.14 | $257.15 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.67 | 4.467% | $60.2461 | $60.25 | $60.25 | $60.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $866.50 | $954.2564 | $954.27 | $954.30 | $954.20 | |