| 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 | $197.31 | 7.130% | $211.3782 | $211.38 | $211.40 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.44 | 11.571% | $12.7637 | $12.76 | $12.75 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.28 | 4.853% | $36.9921 | $36.99 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.68 | 10.537% | $70.39 | $70.39 | $70.40 | $70.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.93 | 8.793% | $173.9926 | $173.99 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.25 | 6.162% | $221.0824 | $221.08 | $221.10 | $221.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.77 | 9.234% | $56.5504 | $56.55 | $56.55 | $56.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $727.66 | $783.1494 | $783.14 | $783.20 | $783.30 | |