| 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 | $199.50 | 9.769% | $218.9892 | $218.99 | $219.00 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.45 | 3.579% | $137.1904 | $137.19 | $137.20 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.90 | 13.434% | $104.2458 | $104.25 | $104.25 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.60 | 5.213% | $81.6453 | $81.65 | $81.65 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.90 | 12.399% | $148.2543 | $148.25 | $148.25 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.66 | 9.675% | $254.0731 | $254.07 | $254.05 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.43 | 12.704% | $183.0651 | $183.07 | $183.05 | $183.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,027.44 | $1,127.4632 | $1,127.47 | $1,127.45 | $1,127.50 | |