| 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 | $198.85 | 9.864% | $218.4646 | $218.46 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.96 | 9.607% | $13.109 | $13.11 | $13.10 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.53 | 12.269% | $183.5935 | $183.59 | $183.60 | $183.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.79 | 6.615% | $213.0061 | $213.01 | $213.00 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.96 | 4.388% | $136.7065 | $136.71 | $136.70 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.38 | 12.212% | $52.0439 | $52.04 | $52.05 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.39 | 10.613% | $38.0398 | $38.04 | $38.05 | $38.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.86 | $854.9634 | $854.96 | $854.95 | $854.90 | |