| 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 | $197.67 | 10.720% | $218.8602 | $218.86 | $218.85 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.48 | 8.708% | $78.7916 | $78.79 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.94 | 10.368% | $200.8035 | $200.80 | $200.80 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.41 | 10.593% | $77.8685 | $77.87 | $77.85 | $77.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.26 | 12.677% | $130.9983 | $131.00 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.48 | 6.488% | $124.0372 | $124.04 | $124.05 | $124.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.79 | 9.618% | $215.7173 | $215.72 | $215.70 | $215.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $952.03 | $1,047.0766 | $1,047.08 | $1,047.05 | $1,047.10 | |