| 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 | $199.49 | 9.399% | $218.2401 | $218.24 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.93 | 7.209% | $87.8363 | $87.84 | $87.85 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.93 | 8.244% | $136.3117 | $136.31 | $136.30 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.88 | 12.856% | $95.7922 | $95.79 | $95.80 | $95.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.29 | 7.743% | $119.9072 | $119.91 | $119.90 | $119.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.95 | 9.796% | $217.3412 | $217.34 | $217.35 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.42 | 7.804% | $212.8267 | $212.83 | $212.85 | $212.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $998.89 | $1,088.2554 | $1,088.26 | $1,088.30 | $1,088.10 | |