| 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 | $196.96 | 8.704% | $214.1034 | $214.10 | $214.10 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.49 | 3.684% | $20.208 | $20.21 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.88 | 3.851% | $11.299 | $11.30 | $11.30 | $11.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.94 | 6.578% | $80.9353 | $80.94 | $80.95 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.50 | 11.748% | $11.7335 | $11.73 | $11.75 | $11.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.97 | 7.672% | $143.1715 | $143.17 | $143.15 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.95 | 12.283% | $70.6821 | $70.68 | $70.70 | $70.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $509.69 | $552.1328 | $552.13 | $552.15 | $552.10 | |