| 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 | $197.81 | 9.782% | $217.1598 | $217.16 | $217.15 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.53 | 5.582% | $31.1784 | $31.18 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.54 | 10.146% | $131.6685 | $131.67 | $131.65 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.50 | 5.231% | $49.9847 | $49.98 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.86 | 7.490% | $212.6797 | $212.68 | $212.70 | $212.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.37 | 9.847% | $66.3146 | $66.31 | $66.30 | $66.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.52 | 6.673% | $194.6996 | $194.70 | $194.70 | $194.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.13 | $903.6853 | $903.68 | $903.70 | $903.80 | |