| 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 | $197.25 | 9.844% | $216.6673 | $216.67 | $216.65 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.97 | 6.732% | $218.7686 | $218.77 | $218.75 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.67 | 5.151% | $209.955 | $209.96 | $209.95 | $210.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.50 | 9.580% | $13.6975 | $13.70 | $13.70 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.75 | 12.482% | $49.2109 | $49.21 | $49.20 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.73 | 12.603% | $10.9563 | $10.96 | $10.95 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.77 | 5.593% | $150.7551 | $150.76 | $150.75 | $150.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.64 | $870.0107 | $870.03 | $869.95 | $870.20 | |