| 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 | $195.92 | 11.505% | $218.4606 | $218.46 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.34 | 8.157% | $249.1288 | $249.13 | $249.15 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.69 | 10.255% | $16.1965 | $16.20 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.69 | 3.197% | $52.3106 | $52.31 | $52.30 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.81 | 6.476% | $15.7691 | $15.77 | $15.75 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.53 | 6.518% | $58.0843 | $58.08 | $58.10 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.81 | 13.541% | $238.2204 | $238.22 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $770.79 | $848.1703 | $848.17 | $848.15 | $848.20 | |