| 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 | $199.62 | 9.453% | $218.4901 | $218.49 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.86 | 8.589% | $159.4738 | $159.47 | $159.45 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.40 | 6.644% | $214.781 | $214.78 | $214.80 | $214.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.57 | 9.474% | $187.8245 | $187.82 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.74 | 13.672% | $164.5289 | $164.53 | $164.55 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.39 | 9.317% | $195.0106 | $195.01 | $195.00 | $195.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.86 | 8.718% | $75.9504 | $75.95 | $75.95 | $76.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,112.44 | $1,216.0593 | $1,216.05 | $1,216.05 | $1,216.10 | |