| 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 | $199.75 | 9.392% | $218.5105 | $218.51 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.25 | 5.697% | $85.8788 | $85.88 | $85.90 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.73 | 3.783% | $126.335 | $126.34 | $126.35 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.37 | 6.613% | $84.6187 | $84.62 | $84.60 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.46 | 11.426% | $252.3353 | $252.34 | $252.35 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.56 | 5.731% | $62.9734 | $62.97 | $62.95 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.70 | 7.736% | $218.3809 | $218.38 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $970.82 | $1,049.0326 | $1,049.04 | $1,049.05 | $1,049.00 | |