| 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 | $197.50 | 10.514% | $218.2652 | $218.27 | $218.25 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.87 | 10.392% | $141.1583 | $141.16 | $141.15 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.74 | 9.545% | $101.592 | $101.59 | $101.60 | $101.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.73 | 5.580% | $64.1187 | $64.12 | $64.10 | $64.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.27 | 9.273% | $202.4501 | $202.45 | $202.45 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.74 | 10.702% | $222.2232 | $222.22 | $222.20 | $222.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.46 | 8.177% | $34.0325 | $34.03 | $34.05 | $34.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.31 | $983.8400 | $983.84 | $983.80 | $983.90 | |