| 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 | $198.48 | 9.400% | $217.1371 | $217.14 | $217.15 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.70 | 5.696% | $47.2461 | $47.25 | $47.25 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.81 | 13.768% | $145.4069 | $145.41 | $145.40 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.40 | 13.417% | $104.7973 | $104.80 | $104.80 | $104.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.56 | 7.752% | $201.0221 | $201.02 | $201.00 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.60 | 7.413% | $97.3162 | $97.32 | $97.30 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.47 | 8.704% | $43.9925 | $43.99 | $44.00 | $44.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.02 | $856.9182 | $856.93 | $856.90 | $856.80 | |