| 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 | $199.80 | 8.737% | $217.2565 | $217.26 | $217.25 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.37 | 3.623% | $73.9557 | $73.96 | $73.95 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.47 | 9.285% | $259.5191 | $259.52 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.84 | 8.109% | $106.8549 | $106.85 | $106.85 | $106.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.78 | 9.679% | $273.9562 | $273.96 | $273.95 | $274.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.93 | 7.144% | $212.0701 | $212.07 | $212.05 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.95 | 12.550% | $158.6392 | $158.64 | $158.65 | $158.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,196.14 | $1,302.2517 | $1,302.26 | $1,302.20 | $1,302.40 | |