| 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 | $200.48 | 9.647% | $219.8203 | $219.82 | $219.80 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.40 | 3.236% | $148.0404 | $148.04 | $148.05 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.82 | 7.712% | $163.5284 | $163.53 | $163.55 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.70 | 13.776% | $9.8985 | $9.90 | $9.90 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.88 | 9.636% | $32.7592 | $32.76 | $32.75 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.55 | 10.829% | $224.4841 | $224.48 | $224.50 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.28 | 12.175% | $179.7941 | $179.79 | $179.80 | $179.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.11 | $978.3250 | $978.32 | $978.35 | $978.30 | |