| 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 | 8.605% | $214.2559 | $214.26 | $214.25 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.65 | 3.607% | $101.1722 | $101.17 | $101.15 | $101.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.35 | 8.327% | $30.7107 | $30.71 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.35 | 12.813% | $47.7763 | $47.78 | $47.80 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.73 | 5.510% | $175.9168 | $175.92 | $175.90 | $175.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.87 | 11.716% | $79.1731 | $79.17 | $79.15 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.68 | 12.725% | $266.7975 | $266.80 | $266.80 | $266.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $839.91 | $915.8025 | $915.81 | $915.75 | $915.90 | |