| 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 | $197.38 | 11.350% | $219.7826 | $219.78 | $219.80 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.99 | 7.330% | $163.1309 | $163.13 | $163.15 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.25 | 4.554% | $165.4567 | $165.46 | $165.45 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.78 | 10.367% | $133.3013 | $133.30 | $133.30 | $133.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.88 | 11.507% | $19.9375 | $19.94 | $19.95 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.33 | 5.489% | $39.379 | $39.38 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.89 | 10.516% | $248.5394 | $248.54 | $248.55 | $248.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $908.50 | $989.5274 | $989.53 | $989.60 | $989.50 | |