| 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 | $197.99 | 10.425% | $218.6305 | $218.63 | $218.65 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.40 | 11.468% | $136.4368 | $136.44 | $136.45 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.98 | 8.401% | $79.111 | $79.11 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.51 | 10.368% | $57.9542 | $57.95 | $57.95 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.56 | 4.823% | $23.6481 | $23.65 | $23.65 | $23.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.89 | 4.357% | $208.5992 | $208.60 | $208.60 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.51 | 9.219% | $144.7261 | $144.73 | $144.75 | $144.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.84 | $869.1059 | $869.11 | $869.15 | $869.00 | |