| 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 | $197.28 | 10.204% | $217.4105 | $217.41 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.35 | 10.459% | $191.4807 | $191.48 | $191.50 | $191.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.62 | 5.271% | $38.5502 | $38.55 | $38.55 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.49 | 3.473% | $14.9932 | $14.99 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.96 | 8.150% | $155.6927 | $155.69 | $155.70 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.67 | 6.275% | $185.6305 | $185.63 | $185.65 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.30 | 9.461% | $90.0864 | $90.09 | $90.10 | $90.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $822.67 | $893.8442 | $893.84 | $893.90 | $893.90 | |