| 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 | $197.63 | 9.375% | $216.1578 | $216.16 | $216.15 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.79 | 8.209% | $9.5116 | $9.51 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.76 | 6.187% | $220.6141 | $220.61 | $220.60 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.67 | 3.281% | $18.2498 | $18.25 | $18.25 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.47 | 9.456% | $173.4549 | $173.45 | $173.45 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.32 | 9.446% | $252.076 | $252.08 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.74 | 13.146% | $198.8428 | $198.84 | $198.85 | $198.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $996.38 | $1,088.9070 | $1,088.90 | $1,088.90 | $1,088.90 | |