| 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 | $196.70 | 7.356% | $211.1693 | $211.17 | $211.15 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.99 | 4.529% | $42.8464 | $42.85 | $42.85 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.26 | 12.273% | $186.6651 | $186.67 | $186.65 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.96 | 7.480% | $112.811 | $112.81 | $112.80 | $112.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.88 | 12.800% | $72.0566 | $72.06 | $72.05 | $72.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.76 | 3.426% | $120.7602 | $120.76 | $120.75 | $120.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.44 | 7.255% | $169.9348 | $169.93 | $169.95 | $169.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $847.99 | $916.2434 | $916.25 | $916.20 | $916.30 | |