| 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 | $200.38 | 9.181% | $218.7769 | $218.78 | $218.80 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.73 | 7.558% | $37.3549 | $37.35 | $37.35 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.72 | 6.620% | $94.5933 | $94.59 | $94.60 | $94.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.72 | 7.454% | $247.9179 | $247.92 | $247.90 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.91 | 4.744% | $136.0729 | $136.07 | $136.05 | $136.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.31 | 12.404% | $44.186 | $44.19 | $44.20 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.66 | 9.450% | $214.1499 | $214.15 | $214.15 | $214.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $919.43 | $993.0518 | $993.05 | $993.05 | $993.10 | |