| 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 | $197.95 | 7.248% | $212.2974 | $212.30 | $212.30 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.94 | 7.750% | $36.5704 | $36.57 | $36.55 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.70 | 8.124% | $31.0316 | $31.03 | $31.05 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.25 | 10.713% | $136.4538 | $136.45 | $136.45 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.82 | 5.873% | $45.3348 | $45.33 | $45.35 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.89 | 8.536% | $261.4524 | $261.45 | $261.45 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.25 | 3.427% | $179.1873 | $179.19 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $840.80 | $902.3277 | $902.32 | $902.35 | $902.40 | |