| 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 | $199.99 | 7.725% | $215.4392 | $215.44 | $215.45 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.67 | 3.748% | $229.9782 | $229.98 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.46 | 13.558% | $228.7739 | $228.77 | $228.75 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.59 | 9.278% | $6.1086 | $6.11 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.56 | 11.731% | $92.2451 | $92.25 | $92.25 | $92.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.98 | 10.797% | $56.4843 | $56.48 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.91 | 8.249% | $257.5352 | $257.54 | $257.55 | $257.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.16 | $1,086.5645 | $1,086.57 | $1,086.60 | $1,086.50 | |