| 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 | 8.702% | $216.0996 | $216.10 | $216.10 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.71 | 3.215% | $168.9733 | $168.97 | $168.95 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.84 | 11.585% | $130.3759 | $130.38 | $130.40 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.47 | 13.768% | $10.7738 | $10.77 | $10.75 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.79 | 10.361% | $45.0163 | $45.02 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.98 | 6.431% | $113.8599 | $113.86 | $113.85 | $113.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.46 | 8.223% | $242.9173 | $242.92 | $242.90 | $242.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $861.05 | $928.0161 | $928.02 | $927.95 | $928.10 | |