| 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 | $200.99 | 9.304% | $219.6901 | $219.69 | $219.70 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.70 | 9.768% | $65.5315 | $65.53 | $65.55 | $65.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.90 | 3.416% | $68.1511 | $68.15 | $68.15 | $68.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.47 | 11.172% | $187.2915 | $187.29 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.54 | 6.737% | $179.8945 | $179.89 | $179.90 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.70 | 8.708% | $188.8258 | $188.83 | $188.85 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.27 | 12.577% | $235.5899 | $235.59 | $235.60 | $235.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.57 | $1,144.9744 | $1,144.97 | $1,145.05 | $1,145.00 | |