| 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 | 9.568% | $218.9936 | $218.99 | $219.00 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.66 | 13.850% | $235.2824 | $235.28 | $235.30 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.97 | 10.245% | $240.301 | $240.30 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.48 | 5.369% | $185.9552 | $185.96 | $185.95 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.42 | 12.477% | $46.588 | $46.59 | $46.60 | $46.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.58 | 9.623% | $65.3134 | $65.31 | $65.30 | $65.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.33 | 9.247% | $252.7211 | $252.72 | $252.70 | $252.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,133.31 | $1,245.1547 | $1,245.15 | $1,245.15 | $1,245.20 | |