| 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 | $199.59 | 9.565% | $218.6808 | $218.68 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.28 | 5.847% | $179.1778 | $179.18 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.52 | 13.517% | $55.0784 | $55.08 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.35 | 9.783% | $57.4714 | $57.47 | $57.45 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.71 | 11.537% | $192.6356 | $192.64 | $192.65 | $192.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.59 | 6.257% | $145.1364 | $145.14 | $145.15 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.50 | 7.712% | $147.0269 | $147.03 | $147.05 | $147.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.54 | $995.2073 | $995.22 | $995.30 | $995.20 | |