| 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 | $199.44 | 9.547% | $218.4805 | $218.48 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.58 | 7.698% | $62.0125 | $62.01 | $62.00 | $62.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.60 | 11.191% | $87.3961 | $87.40 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.50 | 11.519% | $81.9665 | $81.97 | $81.95 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.30 | 5.775% | $252.0618 | $252.06 | $252.05 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.57 | 5.778% | $119.0743 | $119.07 | $119.05 | $119.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.32 | 3.114% | $172.5303 | $172.53 | $172.55 | $172.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $927.31 | $993.5220 | $993.52 | $993.50 | $993.60 | |