| 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 | $197.36 | 8.778% | $214.6843 | $214.68 | $214.70 | $214.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.96 | 5.153% | $39.9161 | $39.92 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.87 | 9.615% | $77.6842 | $77.68 | $77.70 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.82 | 7.299% | $56.6753 | $56.68 | $56.70 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.32 | 11.843% | $14.8975 | $14.90 | $14.90 | $14.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.66 | 9.665% | $85.1658 | $85.17 | $85.15 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.48 | 4.849% | $50.8308 | $50.83 | $50.85 | $50.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $498.47 | $539.8540 | $539.86 | $539.90 | $539.90 | |