| 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 | $198.40 | 9.727% | $217.6984 | $217.70 | $217.70 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.84 | 12.829% | $44.9511 | $44.95 | $44.95 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.33 | 13.738% | $185.7683 | $185.77 | $185.75 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.28 | 10.480% | $146.1429 | $146.14 | $146.15 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.26 | 8.536% | $18.7333 | $18.73 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.54 | 13.544% | $118.6989 | $118.70 | $118.70 | $118.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.41 | 3.235% | $186.2463 | $186.25 | $186.25 | $186.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.06 | $918.2392 | $918.24 | $918.25 | $918.20 | |