| 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 | $197.48 | 7.591% | $212.4707 | $212.47 | $212.45 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.44 | 5.142% | $85.6276 | $85.63 | $85.65 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.79 | 8.181% | $57.1087 | $57.11 | $57.10 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.67 | 3.316% | $100.9087 | $100.91 | $100.90 | $100.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.48 | 12.708% | $263.1506 | $263.15 | $263.15 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.45 | 12.443% | $163.5483 | $163.55 | $163.55 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.60 | 10.423% | $227.0297 | $227.03 | $227.05 | $227.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,013.91 | $1,109.8443 | $1,109.85 | $1,109.85 | $1,109.80 | |