| 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 | $199.68 | 8.862% | $217.3756 | $217.38 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.75 | 10.404% | $52.7179 | $52.72 | $52.70 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.61 | 13.315% | $237.5196 | $237.52 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.94 | 12.509% | $281.205 | $281.21 | $281.20 | $281.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.88 | 11.510% | $181.6275 | $181.63 | $181.65 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.48 | 9.863% | $68.6424 | $68.64 | $68.65 | $68.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.88 | 11.382% | $271.6384 | $271.64 | $271.65 | $271.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.22 | $1,310.7264 | $1,310.74 | $1,310.75 | $1,310.60 | |