| 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 | $198.57 | 7.445% | $213.3535 | $213.35 | $213.35 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.30 | 4.662% | $9.7336 | $9.73 | $9.75 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.87 | 11.776% | $51.2717 | $51.27 | $51.25 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.39 | 9.194% | $150.0216 | $150.02 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.62 | 5.651% | $105.2495 | $105.25 | $105.25 | $105.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.82 | 12.384% | $168.3737 | $168.37 | $168.35 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.87 | 7.816% | $189.616 | $189.62 | $189.60 | $189.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.44 | $887.6196 | $887.61 | $887.55 | $887.60 | |