| 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 | $198.53 | 7.232% | $212.8877 | $212.89 | $212.90 | $212.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.76 | 13.212% | $78.9767 | $78.98 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.47 | 11.296% | $96.2377 | $96.24 | $96.25 | $96.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.43 | 13.599% | $22.0723 | $22.07 | $22.05 | $22.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.63 | 3.437% | $7.8922 | $7.89 | $7.90 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.81 | 11.651% | $31.0501 | $31.05 | $31.05 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.70 | 7.312% | $140.2568 | $140.26 | $140.25 | $140.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $540.33 | $589.3735 | $589.38 | $589.40 | $589.50 | |