| 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 | $197.53 | 8.468% | $214.2568 | $214.26 | $214.25 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.70 | 9.819% | $106.195 | $106.20 | $106.20 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.60 | 11.228% | $16.2393 | $16.24 | $16.25 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.68 | 8.205% | $28.8691 | $28.87 | $28.85 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.29 | 10.665% | $30.2005 | $30.20 | $30.20 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.37 | 12.678% | $81.5451 | $81.55 | $81.55 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.97 | 12.452% | $163.0217 | $163.02 | $163.00 | $163.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $580.14 | $640.3275 | $640.34 | $640.30 | $640.30 | |