| 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 | $198.89 | 7.305% | $213.4189 | $213.42 | $213.40 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.60 | 6.623% | $23.0306 | $23.03 | $23.05 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.96 | 10.236% | $89.2471 | $89.25 | $89.25 | $89.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.37 | 10.126% | $83.002 | $83.00 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.32 | 8.462% | $77.3551 | $77.36 | $77.35 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.80 | 6.160% | $252.4485 | $252.45 | $252.45 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.53 | 4.567% | $257.789 | $257.79 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $932.47 | $996.2912 | $996.30 | $996.30 | $996.20 | |