| 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 | $198.25 | 9.203% | $216.4949 | $216.49 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.56 | 7.563% | $264.1317 | $264.13 | $264.15 | $264.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.85 | 3.798% | $13.338 | $13.34 | $13.35 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.96 | 6.378% | $219.0961 | $219.10 | $219.10 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.59 | 7.173% | $59.5775 | $59.58 | $59.60 | $59.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.65 | 6.193% | $184.4041 | $184.40 | $184.40 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.25 | 9.782% | $16.7418 | $16.74 | $16.75 | $16.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $907.11 | $973.7841 | $973.78 | $973.85 | $973.70 | |