| 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 | $199.78 | 9.345% | $218.4494 | $218.45 | $218.45 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.78 | 4.844% | $24.9319 | $24.93 | $24.95 | $24.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.91 | 8.453% | $45.4527 | $45.45 | $45.45 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.98 | 13.316% | $28.3063 | $28.31 | $28.30 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.93 | 4.224% | $256.3181 | $256.32 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.49 | 13.455% | $28.9197 | $28.92 | $28.90 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.75 | 12.695% | $235.2508 | $235.25 | $235.25 | $235.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $770.62 | $837.6289 | $837.63 | $837.60 | $837.60 | |