| 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 | $199.38 | 9.440% | $218.2015 | $218.20 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.87 | 10.123% | $265.2533 | $265.25 | $265.25 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.72 | 10.251% | $162.8628 | $162.86 | $162.85 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.58 | 11.119% | $107.3187 | $107.32 | $107.30 | $107.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.57 | 9.800% | $188.3839 | $188.38 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.70 | 10.364% | $96.7892 | $96.79 | $96.80 | $96.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.59 | 7.242% | $204.3925 | $204.39 | $204.40 | $204.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,134.41 | $1,243.2019 | $1,243.19 | $1,243.20 | $1,243.30 | |