| 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 | $197.63 | 10.392% | $218.1677 | $218.17 | $218.15 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.55 | 8.143% | $74.132 | $74.13 | $74.15 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.64 | 6.376% | $55.9963 | $56.00 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.69 | 6.403% | $11.3745 | $11.37 | $11.35 | $11.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.44 | 8.274% | $54.6134 | $54.61 | $54.60 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.70 | 5.647% | $172.9441 | $172.94 | $172.95 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.82 | 8.127% | $253.9038 | $253.90 | $253.90 | $253.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.47 | $841.1318 | $841.12 | $841.10 | $841.10 | |