| 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 | $199.60 | 9.854% | $219.2686 | $219.27 | $219.25 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.93 | 8.706% | $160.8088 | $160.81 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.38 | 13.733% | $127.8131 | $127.81 | $127.80 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.41 | 4.522% | $228.2865 | $228.29 | $228.30 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.38 | 6.636% | $136.8993 | $136.90 | $136.90 | $136.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.88 | 9.737% | $270.9187 | $270.92 | $270.90 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.62 | 10.393% | $241.3412 | $241.34 | $241.35 | $241.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,272.20 | $1,385.3362 | $1,385.34 | $1,385.30 | $1,385.30 | |