| 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 | $199.42 | 8.857% | $217.0826 | $217.08 | $217.10 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.85 | 5.646% | $218.5288 | $218.53 | $218.55 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.97 | 11.583% | $194.1209 | $194.12 | $194.10 | $194.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.37 | 12.393% | $18.3987 | $18.40 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.86 | 9.413% | $224.1435 | $224.14 | $224.15 | $224.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.51 | 11.435% | $123.1468 | $123.15 | $123.15 | $123.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.37 | 7.782% | $154.5271 | $154.53 | $154.55 | $154.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,055.35 | $1,149.9484 | $1,149.95 | $1,150.00 | $1,149.80 | |