| 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 | $198.98 | 9.625% | $218.1318 | $218.13 | $218.15 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.86 | 6.173% | $81.6046 | $81.60 | $81.60 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.26 | 8.571% | $104.5104 | $104.51 | $104.50 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.59 | 10.743% | $68.2066 | $68.21 | $68.20 | $68.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.57 | 4.385% | $19.3843 | $19.38 | $19.40 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.62 | 7.744% | $221.5432 | $221.54 | $221.55 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.94 | 5.362% | $162.1943 | $162.19 | $162.20 | $162.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.82 | $875.5752 | $875.56 | $875.60 | $875.50 | |