| 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 | $199.94 | 9.424% | $218.7823 | $218.78 | $218.80 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.91 | 11.400% | $208.2177 | $208.22 | $208.20 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.55 | 13.345% | $251.1158 | $251.12 | $251.10 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.53 | 11.245% | $150.7703 | $150.77 | $150.75 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.72 | 13.870% | $19.0391 | $19.04 | $19.05 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.80 | 3.489% | $146.7474 | $146.75 | $146.75 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.96 | 9.809% | $165.7677 | $165.77 | $165.75 | $165.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,053.41 | $1,160.4403 | $1,160.45 | $1,160.40 | $1,160.40 | |