| 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 | $198.95 | 7.450% | $213.7718 | $213.77 | $213.75 | $213.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.96 | 3.804% | $156.7025 | $156.70 | $156.70 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.98 | 9.849% | $77.9708 | $77.97 | $77.95 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.40 | 7.487% | $264.848 | $264.85 | $264.85 | $264.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.28 | 5.564% | $21.4084 | $21.41 | $21.40 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.73 | 8.441% | $34.4083 | $34.41 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.53 | 9.721% | $270.4952 | $270.50 | $270.50 | $270.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $965.83 | $1,039.6050 | $1,039.61 | $1,039.55 | $1,039.60 | |