| 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 | $196.98 | 9.595% | $215.8802 | $215.88 | $215.90 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.45 | 8.244% | $135.7921 | $135.79 | $135.80 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.45 | 6.356% | $107.8982 | $107.90 | $107.90 | $107.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.63 | 9.156% | $72.7306 | $72.73 | $72.75 | $72.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.52 | 12.825% | $262.3407 | $262.34 | $262.35 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.75 | 6.836% | $157.8502 | $157.85 | $157.85 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.85 | 3.295% | $175.4466 | $175.45 | $175.45 | $175.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.63 | $1,127.9386 | $1,127.94 | $1,128.00 | $1,127.90 | |