| 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 | $198.51 | 8.623% | $215.6275 | $215.63 | $215.65 | $215.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.50 | 3.252% | $7.7439 | $7.74 | $7.75 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.57 | 4.199% | $245.4616 | $245.46 | $245.45 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.70 | 7.680% | $125.6626 | $125.66 | $125.65 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.90 | 6.740% | $14.8369 | $14.84 | $14.85 | $14.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.84 | 5.843% | $106.7321 | $106.73 | $106.75 | $106.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.38 | 8.285% | $127.1049 | $127.10 | $127.10 | $127.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.40 | $843.1695 | $843.16 | $843.20 | $843.10 | |