| 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 | $212.33 | 3.197% | $219.1182 | $219.12 | $219.10 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.80 | 5.725% | $67.4526 | $67.45 | $67.45 | $67.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.39 | 11.745% | $8.258 | $8.26 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.56 | 8.673% | $202.7403 | $202.74 | $202.75 | $202.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.85 | 3.680% | $73.4573 | $73.46 | $73.45 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.82 | 13.508% | $271.0798 | $271.08 | $271.10 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.37 | 12.224% | $132.8395 | $132.84 | $132.85 | $132.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.12 | $974.9457 | $974.95 | $974.95 | $975.00 | |