| 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 | $197.37 | 8.842% | $214.8215 | $214.82 | $214.80 | $214.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.31 | 6.483% | $26.9508 | $26.95 | $26.95 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.75 | 13.193% | $227.2349 | $227.23 | $227.25 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.68 | 7.560% | $11.4874 | $11.49 | $11.50 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.92 | 12.756% | $252.4832 | $252.48 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.52 | 5.121% | $6.8539 | $6.85 | $6.85 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.52 | 10.136% | $247.2773 | $247.28 | $247.30 | $247.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.07 | $987.1090 | $987.10 | $987.15 | $987.20 | |