| 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 | $198.85 | 9.337% | $217.4166 | $217.42 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.34 | 12.837% | $60.1873 | $60.19 | $60.20 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.60 | 5.615% | $202.3583 | $202.36 | $202.35 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.34 | 5.177% | $29.8072 | $29.81 | $29.80 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.30 | 8.327% | $110.8185 | $110.82 | $110.80 | $110.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.65 | 11.658% | $92.2853 | $92.29 | $92.30 | $92.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.63 | 8.666% | $72.4042 | $72.40 | $72.40 | $72.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $723.71 | $785.2774 | $785.29 | $785.25 | $785.30 | |