| 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 | $194.75 | 7.480% | $209.3173 | $209.32 | $209.30 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.74 | 7.855% | $13.7407 | $13.74 | $13.75 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.36 | 8.764% | $101.5421 | $101.54 | $101.55 | $101.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.41 | 11.629% | $256.0881 | $256.09 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.27 | 5.140% | $22.3633 | $22.36 | $22.35 | $22.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.78 | 13.578% | $157.6235 | $157.62 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.34 | 4.356% | $42.0972 | $42.10 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $730.65 | $802.7722 | $802.77 | $802.75 | $802.70 | |