| 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 | $196.96 | 7.495% | $211.7222 | $211.72 | $211.70 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.75 | 6.592% | $89.2708 | $89.27 | $89.25 | $89.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.55 | 12.436% | $107.4326 | $107.43 | $107.45 | $107.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.62 | 11.645% | $30.8363 | $30.84 | $30.85 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.31 | 10.337% | $37.8566 | $37.86 | $37.85 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.35 | 5.193% | $129.7556 | $129.76 | $129.75 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.64 | 12.184% | $243.0354 | $243.04 | $243.05 | $243.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.18 | $849.9095 | $849.92 | $849.90 | $849.90 | |