| 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 | $199.53 | 9.388% | $218.2619 | $218.26 | $218.25 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.81 | 3.107% | $48.2644 | $48.26 | $48.25 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.85 | 3.426% | $90.8597 | $90.86 | $90.85 | $90.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.51 | 8.160% | $179.0156 | $179.02 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.97 | 4.712% | $94.2094 | $94.21 | $94.20 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.40 | 8.704% | $93.9203 | $93.92 | $93.90 | $93.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.51 | 8.451% | $156.7225 | $156.72 | $156.70 | $156.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.58 | $881.2538 | $881.25 | $881.15 | $881.30 | |