| 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 | 9.549% | $218.9556 | $218.96 | $218.95 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.38 | 10.278% | $20.2691 | $20.27 | $20.25 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.85 | 12.698% | $102.3861 | $102.39 | $102.40 | $102.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.48 | 11.858% | $77.7189 | $77.72 | $77.70 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.44 | 10.345% | $92.0719 | $92.07 | $92.05 | $92.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.60 | 9.118% | $120.6845 | $120.68 | $120.70 | $120.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.45 | 8.154% | $50.2375 | $50.24 | $50.25 | $50.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $619.07 | $682.3236 | $682.33 | $682.30 | $682.40 | |