| 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 | $198.87 | 9.256% | $217.2774 | $217.28 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.29 | 11.574% | $171.0318 | $171.03 | $171.05 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.60 | 9.842% | $87.4342 | $87.43 | $87.45 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.71 | 6.124% | $10.3046 | $10.30 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.87 | 11.403% | $205.9507 | $205.95 | $205.95 | $206.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.70 | 11.473% | $122.2859 | $122.29 | $122.30 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.83 | 5.499% | $247.7433 | $247.74 | $247.75 | $247.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $970.87 | $1,062.0279 | $1,062.02 | $1,062.10 | $1,062.00 | |