| 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 | $197.73 | 10.450% | $218.3928 | $218.39 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.26 | 9.423% | $17.7922 | $17.79 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.89 | 12.838% | $11.1597 | $11.16 | $11.15 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.80 | 10.772% | $112.7659 | $112.77 | $112.75 | $112.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.82 | 8.258% | $257.4592 | $257.46 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.52 | 4.418% | $5.7639 | $5.76 | $5.75 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.34 | 9.135% | $16.7413 | $16.74 | $16.75 | $16.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $584.36 | $640.0750 | $640.07 | $640.05 | $640.20 | |