| 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 | $197.74 | 10.536% | $218.5739 | $218.57 | $218.55 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.91 | 11.189% | $53.2706 | $53.27 | $53.25 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.38 | 11.266% | $189.575 | $189.58 | $189.60 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.78 | 6.724% | $18.9755 | $18.98 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.57 | 10.260% | $245.4057 | $245.41 | $245.40 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.74 | 4.483% | $142.8701 | $142.87 | $142.85 | $142.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.60 | 6.815% | $41.2306 | $41.23 | $41.25 | $41.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $831.72 | $909.9014 | $909.91 | $909.90 | $910.00 | |