| 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 | $197.36 | 6.275% | $209.7443 | $209.74 | $209.75 | $209.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.70 | 10.357% | $39.3974 | $39.40 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.97 | 5.112% | $138.7163 | $138.72 | $138.70 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.59 | 11.610% | $271.8708 | $271.87 | $271.85 | $271.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.44 | 3.491% | $17.0139 | $17.01 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.52 | 7.529% | $134.9704 | $134.97 | $134.95 | $135.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.93 | 6.251% | $165.6772 | $165.68 | $165.70 | $165.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.51 | $977.3903 | $977.39 | $977.35 | $977.40 | |