| 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 | $199.70 | 9.401% | $218.4738 | $218.47 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.65 | 5.111% | $248.7452 | $248.75 | $248.75 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.48 | 6.756% | $164.9167 | $164.92 | $164.90 | $164.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.84 | 7.667% | $34.2812 | $34.28 | $34.30 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.82 | 6.126% | $61.3621 | $61.36 | $61.35 | $61.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.41 | 11.586% | $29.4699 | $29.47 | $29.45 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.54 | 10.342% | $231.2106 | $231.21 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $916.44 | $988.4595 | $988.46 | $988.40 | $988.50 | |