| 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 | $197.52 | 6.203% | $209.7722 | $209.77 | $209.75 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.75 | 13.836% | $55.4951 | $55.50 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.41 | 3.836% | $149.9496 | $149.95 | $149.95 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.31 | 13.753% | $57.2291 | $57.23 | $57.25 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.90 | 3.696% | $36.1899 | $36.19 | $36.20 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.29 | 12.528% | $278.2705 | $278.27 | $278.25 | $278.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.47 | 4.709% | $154.4144 | $154.41 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $870.65 | $941.3208 | $941.32 | $941.30 | $941.30 | |