| 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 | $199.80 | 9.289% | $218.3594 | $218.36 | $218.35 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.64 | 9.344% | $193.1452 | $193.15 | $193.15 | $193.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.88 | 8.461% | $169.069 | $169.07 | $169.05 | $169.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.37 | 10.289% | $117.3144 | $117.31 | $117.30 | $117.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.94 | 8.848% | $80.4822 | $80.48 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.66 | 13.424% | $56.3264 | $56.33 | $56.35 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.46 | 13.407% | $31.1416 | $31.14 | $31.15 | $31.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.75 | $865.8382 | $865.84 | $865.85 | $865.80 | |