| 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 | $197.89 | 9.833% | $217.3485 | $217.35 | $217.35 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.80 | 5.459% | $148.4863 | $148.49 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.36 | 10.497% | $257.8558 | $257.86 | $257.85 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.59 | 11.668% | $107.8601 | $107.86 | $107.85 | $107.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.99 | 7.270% | $183.421 | $183.42 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.65 | 9.710% | $59.9565 | $59.96 | $59.95 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.65 | 3.241% | $97.7176 | $97.72 | $97.70 | $97.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $988.93 | $1,072.6458 | $1,072.66 | $1,072.60 | $1,072.70 | |