| 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 | $197.93 | 9.652% | $217.0342 | $217.03 | $217.05 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.68 | 13.854% | $187.4948 | $187.49 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.98 | 9.238% | $39.3038 | $39.30 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.72 | 13.460% | $24.6435 | $24.64 | $24.65 | $24.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.57 | 4.851% | $258.5311 | $258.53 | $258.55 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.78 | 5.343% | $107.2181 | $107.22 | $107.20 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.34 | 10.158% | $145.7831 | $145.78 | $145.80 | $145.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.00 | $980.0086 | $979.99 | $980.05 | $979.90 | |