| 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 | $197.97 | 7.198% | $212.2199 | $212.22 | $212.20 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.44 | 4.487% | $38.0751 | $38.08 | $38.10 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.41 | 11.756% | $170.3273 | $170.33 | $170.35 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.83 | 8.796% | $52.0371 | $52.04 | $52.05 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.89 | 11.164% | $76.5809 | $76.58 | $76.60 | $76.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.38 | 10.563% | $228.1799 | $228.18 | $228.20 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.44 | 4.123% | $139.983 | $139.98 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $844.36 | $917.4032 | $917.41 | $917.50 | $917.40 | |