| 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 | $197.64 | 10.825% | $219.0345 | $219.03 | $219.05 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.40 | 12.742% | $27.509 | $27.51 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.91 | 12.457% | $43.757 | $43.76 | $43.75 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.26 | 12.516% | $44.1738 | $44.17 | $44.15 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.27 | 5.219% | $105.5031 | $105.50 | $105.50 | $105.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.90 | 4.777% | $261.8377 | $261.84 | $261.85 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.57 | 7.542% | $230.7529 | $230.75 | $230.75 | $230.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $864.95 | $932.5680 | $932.56 | $932.55 | $932.60 | |