| 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 | $196.81 | 7.325% | $211.2263 | $211.23 | $211.25 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.60 | 12.624% | $20.9481 | $20.95 | $20.95 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.35 | 4.305% | $103.627 | $103.63 | $103.65 | $103.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.85 | 9.712% | $115.033 | $115.03 | $115.05 | $115.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.40 | 9.553% | $24.5399 | $24.54 | $24.55 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.65 | 3.689% | $49.4078 | $49.41 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.45 | 5.188% | $257.1321 | $257.13 | $257.15 | $257.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $734.11 | $781.9142 | $781.92 | $782.00 | $781.70 | |