| 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 | $199.72 | 8.687% | $217.0697 | $217.07 | $217.05 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.94 | 13.424% | $13.5428 | $13.54 | $13.55 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.31 | 4.493% | $86.0082 | $86.01 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.80 | 10.767% | $91.7151 | $91.72 | $91.70 | $91.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.69 | 3.360% | $5.8812 | $5.88 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.57 | 13.114% | $247.2333 | $247.23 | $247.25 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.94 | 6.442% | $19.0957 | $19.10 | $19.10 | $19.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $618.97 | $680.5460 | $680.55 | $680.55 | $680.50 | |