| 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 | $199.57 | 9.623% | $218.7746 | $218.77 | $218.75 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.96 | 12.392% | $34.7966 | $34.80 | $34.80 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.35 | 9.269% | $187.2324 | $187.23 | $187.25 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.77 | 5.348% | $10.2925 | $10.29 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.64 | 6.430% | $17.71 | $17.71 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.44 | 5.792% | $140.1109 | $140.11 | $140.10 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.66 | 3.451% | $254.1377 | $254.14 | $254.15 | $254.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.39 | $863.0547 | $863.05 | $863.05 | $863.00 | |