| 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 | $197.38 | 10.211% | $217.5345 | $217.53 | $217.55 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.33 | 9.568% | $24.4665 | $24.47 | $24.45 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.56 | 9.723% | $254.0746 | $254.07 | $254.05 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.44 | 4.374% | $174.7638 | $174.76 | $174.75 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.40 | 8.635% | $218.7909 | $218.79 | $218.80 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.60 | 3.190% | $31.5761 | $31.58 | $31.60 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.55 | 8.799% | $202.9645 | $202.96 | $202.95 | $203.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,037.26 | $1,124.1709 | $1,124.16 | $1,124.15 | $1,124.30 | |