| 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 | $199.95 | 9.470% | $218.8853 | $218.89 | $218.90 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.36 | 7.553% | $211.1911 | $211.19 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.84 | 3.830% | $189.8428 | $189.84 | $189.85 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.40 | 5.800% | $178.1672 | $178.17 | $178.15 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.33 | 6.250% | $134.2256 | $134.23 | $134.25 | $134.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.26 | 11.575% | $98.4761 | $98.48 | $98.50 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.99 | 8.164% | $110.3165 | $110.32 | $110.30 | $110.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,064.13 | $1,141.1046 | $1,141.12 | $1,141.15 | $1,141.10 | |