| 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 | $198.34 | 9.494% | $217.1704 | $217.17 | $217.15 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.60 | 7.832% | $9.2736 | $9.27 | $9.25 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.28 | 7.869% | $236.5351 | $236.54 | $236.55 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.97 | 6.785% | $108.8887 | $108.89 | $108.90 | $108.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.65 | 10.140% | $37.0621 | $37.06 | $37.05 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.76 | 9.370% | $52.2351 | $52.24 | $52.25 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.32 | 7.197% | $181.506 | $181.51 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.92 | $842.6710 | $842.68 | $842.65 | $842.70 | |