| 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 | $207.62 | 4.700% | $217.3781 | $217.38 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.73 | 12.207% | $32.2371 | $32.24 | $32.25 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.63 | 5.129% | $98.4323 | $98.43 | $98.45 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.34 | 6.545% | $22.7367 | $22.74 | $22.75 | $22.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.62 | 12.754% | $196.891 | $196.89 | $196.90 | $196.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.95 | 11.483% | $264.159 | $264.16 | $264.15 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.61 | 6.834% | $165.176 | $165.18 | $165.20 | $165.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.50 | $997.0102 | $997.02 | $997.10 | $997.00 | |