| 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 | $198.80 | 9.788% | $218.2585 | $218.26 | $218.25 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.37 | 11.853% | $50.7477 | $50.75 | $50.75 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.40 | 8.157% | $69.6531 | $69.65 | $69.65 | $69.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.72 | 4.427% | $20.593 | $20.59 | $20.60 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.56 | 4.776% | $86.5031 | $86.50 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.99 | 3.123% | $24.7392 | $24.74 | $24.75 | $24.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.83 | 4.435% | $149.1645 | $149.16 | $149.15 | $149.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $577.67 | $619.6591 | $619.65 | $619.65 | $619.70 | |