| 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 | $199.59 | 9.562% | $218.6748 | $218.67 | $218.65 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.73 | 11.774% | $34.3482 | $34.35 | $34.35 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.27 | 10.691% | $86.6378 | $86.64 | $86.65 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.96 | 13.749% | $262.7147 | $262.71 | $262.70 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.61 | 10.278% | $257.6204 | $257.62 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.39 | 11.108% | $258.2039 | $258.20 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.79 | 9.336% | $160.4943 | $160.49 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,152.34 | $1,278.6941 | $1,278.68 | $1,278.65 | $1,278.60 | |