| 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 | $199.70 | 9.719% | $219.1088 | $219.11 | $219.10 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.83 | 7.320% | $150.0656 | $150.07 | $150.05 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.55 | 6.434% | $32.5156 | $32.52 | $32.50 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.52 | 13.510% | $18.7519 | $18.75 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.30 | 12.380% | $267.8015 | $267.80 | $267.80 | $267.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.96 | 10.523% | $88.3742 | $88.37 | $88.35 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.62 | 10.767% | $81.5467 | $81.55 | $81.55 | $81.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.48 | $858.1643 | $858.17 | $858.10 | $858.20 | |