| 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 | $199.65 | 9.438% | $218.493 | $218.49 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.88 | 3.370% | $17.4489 | $17.45 | $17.45 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.94 | 8.338% | $38.9367 | $38.94 | $38.95 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.56 | 4.205% | $204.8253 | $204.83 | $204.85 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.54 | 11.380% | $138.7127 | $138.71 | $138.70 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.47 | 8.347% | $135.943 | $135.94 | $135.95 | $135.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.95 | 9.815% | $10.9266 | $10.93 | $10.95 | $10.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $708.99 | $765.2862 | $765.29 | $765.35 | $765.10 | |