| 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 | $197.41 | 7.589% | $212.3914 | $212.39 | $212.40 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.87 | 12.548% | $77.5118 | $77.51 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.98 | 9.796% | $64.7577 | $64.76 | $64.75 | $64.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.66 | 10.421% | $70.294 | $70.29 | $70.30 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.93 | 6.278% | $56.2529 | $56.25 | $56.25 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.72 | 12.228% | $24.3759 | $24.38 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.56 | 8.517% | $34.248 | $34.25 | $34.25 | $34.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $495.13 | $539.8317 | $539.83 | $539.85 | $539.90 | |