| 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 | $197.88 | 8.835% | $215.3627 | $215.36 | $215.35 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.47 | 7.674% | $53.2663 | $53.27 | $53.25 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.32 | 6.740% | $36.6332 | $36.63 | $36.65 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.54 | 7.384% | $225.0124 | $225.01 | $225.00 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.53 | 5.181% | $163.588 | $163.59 | $163.60 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.49 | 8.389% | $34.1317 | $34.13 | $34.15 | $34.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.25 | 8.749% | $250.3946 | $250.39 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $908.48 | $978.3889 | $978.38 | $978.40 | $978.40 | |