| 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 | $198.79 | 7.500% | $213.6993 | $213.70 | $213.70 | $213.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.72 | 5.394% | $131.4474 | $131.45 | $131.45 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.31 | 13.596% | $149.1629 | $149.16 | $149.15 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.41 | 6.696% | $64.4551 | $64.46 | $64.45 | $64.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.30 | 9.641% | $132.9945 | $132.99 | $133.00 | $133.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.37 | 7.336% | $10.0574 | $10.06 | $10.05 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.26 | 8.800% | $172.1869 | $172.19 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.16 | $874.0035 | $874.01 | $874.00 | $874.10 | |