| 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 | $199.56 | 9.369% | $218.2568 | $218.26 | $218.25 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.41 | 11.601% | $17.1977 | $17.20 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.90 | 3.477% | $245.137 | $245.14 | $245.15 | $245.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.53 | 7.815% | $129.9494 | $129.95 | $129.95 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.77 | 5.108% | $99.6109 | $99.61 | $99.60 | $99.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.34 | 7.717% | $243.8067 | $243.81 | $243.80 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.94 | 13.452% | $240.4502 | $240.45 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,105.45 | $1,194.4087 | $1,194.42 | $1,194.40 | $1,194.40 | |