| 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 | $199.41 | 9.558% | $218.4696 | $218.47 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.65 | 9.399% | $206.3812 | $206.38 | $206.40 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.72 | 9.582% | $274.744 | $274.74 | $274.75 | $274.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.65 | 5.794% | $154.089 | $154.09 | $154.10 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.30 | 8.372% | $77.2692 | $77.27 | $77.25 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.47 | 6.760% | $26.1242 | $26.12 | $26.10 | $26.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.75 | 6.803% | $16.8215 | $16.82 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.95 | $973.8987 | $973.89 | $973.85 | $973.90 | |