| 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 | $198.91 | 7.276% | $213.3827 | $213.38 | $213.40 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.99 | 8.110% | $18.3679 | $18.37 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.76 | 13.608% | $82.6612 | $82.66 | $82.65 | $82.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.44 | 11.625% | $241.6012 | $241.60 | $241.60 | $241.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.61 | 7.197% | $152.8736 | $152.87 | $152.85 | $152.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.57 | 7.439% | $74.7453 | $74.75 | $74.75 | $74.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.55 | 9.287% | $175.4603 | $175.46 | $175.45 | $175.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.83 | $959.0922 | $959.09 | $959.05 | $959.20 | |