| 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 | $198.70 | 9.422% | $217.4215 | $217.42 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.70 | 4.395% | $172.9825 | $172.98 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.79 | 11.442% | $267.2268 | $267.23 | $267.25 | $267.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.66 | 6.613% | $85.994 | $85.99 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.45 | 3.324% | $52.127 | $52.13 | $52.15 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.99 | 10.583% | $111.6778 | $111.68 | $111.70 | $111.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.80 | 7.767% | $208.8524 | $208.85 | $208.85 | $208.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,030.09 | $1,116.2820 | $1,116.28 | $1,116.35 | $1,116.30 | |