| 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 | $196.94 | 10.549% | $217.7152 | $217.72 | $217.70 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.51 | 5.766% | $15.3466 | $15.35 | $15.35 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.81 | 12.732% | $98.99 | $98.99 | $99.00 | $99.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.76 | 10.872% | $264.718 | $264.72 | $264.70 | $264.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.86 | 10.528% | $31.8984 | $31.90 | $31.90 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.65 | 5.628% | $161.2411 | $161.24 | $161.25 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.79 | 8.846% | $168.4827 | $168.48 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $874.32 | $958.3920 | $958.40 | $958.40 | $958.30 | |