| 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 | $199.63 | 9.433% | $218.4611 | $218.46 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.49 | 13.266% | $168.1887 | $168.19 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.80 | 8.684% | $246.4953 | $246.50 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.64 | 5.807% | $86.3808 | $86.38 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.31 | 10.305% | $110.6469 | $110.65 | $110.65 | $110.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.99 | 7.504% | $119.3187 | $119.32 | $119.30 | $119.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.89 | 4.425% | $192.0271 | $192.03 | $192.05 | $192.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,051.75 | $1,141.5186 | $1,141.53 | $1,141.55 | $1,141.50 | |