| 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 | $199.67 | 9.253% | $218.1455 | $218.15 | $218.15 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.46 | 5.427% | $82.718 | $82.72 | $82.70 | $82.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.69 | 6.565% | $25.2452 | $25.25 | $25.25 | $25.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.78 | 10.749% | $45.1634 | $45.16 | $45.15 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.93 | 6.853% | $50.1461 | $50.15 | $50.15 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.42 | 10.834% | $266.4671 | $266.47 | $266.45 | $266.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.82 | 8.753% | $129.2203 | $129.22 | $129.20 | $129.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $748.77 | $817.1056 | $817.12 | $817.05 | $817.00 | |