| 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 | $197.70 | 10.200% | $217.8654 | $217.87 | $217.85 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.34 | 7.751% | $205.0933 | $205.09 | $205.10 | $205.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.65 | 3.722% | $200.8577 | $200.86 | $200.85 | $200.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.35 | 11.301% | $9.2936 | $9.29 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.66 | 11.768% | $279.04 | $279.04 | $279.05 | $279.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.74 | 7.541% | $192.2188 | $192.22 | $192.20 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.66 | 4.784% | $242.7426 | $242.74 | $242.75 | $242.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,250.10 | $1,347.1114 | $1,347.11 | $1,347.10 | $1,347.10 | |