| 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 | $197.80 | 9.822% | $217.2279 | $217.23 | $217.25 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.40 | 8.441% | $201.0496 | $201.05 | $201.05 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.86 | 10.505% | $218.6452 | $218.65 | $218.65 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.85 | 9.801% | $231.5154 | $231.52 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.40 | 9.437% | $50.7788 | $50.78 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.73 | 13.767% | $79.3297 | $79.33 | $79.35 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.31 | 3.442% | $39.6286 | $39.63 | $39.65 | $39.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $946.35 | $1,038.1752 | $1,038.19 | $1,038.25 | $1,038.00 | |