| 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 | $197.73 | 10.446% | $218.3849 | $218.38 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.71 | 6.550% | $105.1755 | $105.18 | $105.20 | $105.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.43 | 13.421% | $230.7323 | $230.73 | $230.75 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.74 | 5.449% | $204.2969 | $204.30 | $204.30 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.92 | 10.545% | $106.0348 | $106.03 | $106.05 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.29 | 12.832% | $10.4821 | $10.48 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.63 | 7.577% | $86.7393 | $86.74 | $86.75 | $86.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.45 | $961.8458 | $961.84 | $961.95 | $961.80 | |