| 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 | $199.87 | 9.615% | $219.0875 | $219.09 | $219.10 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.83 | 3.355% | $142.4542 | $142.45 | $142.45 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.49 | 11.618% | $6.1278 | $6.13 | $6.15 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.40 | 7.272% | $96.9739 | $96.97 | $96.95 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.92 | 3.566% | $259.8678 | $259.87 | $259.85 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.74 | 6.334% | $257.0518 | $257.05 | $257.05 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.84 | 10.711% | $6.4655 | $6.47 | $6.45 | $6.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $932.09 | $988.0285 | $988.03 | $988.00 | $988.20 | |