| 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 | $200.51 | 9.591% | $219.7409 | $219.74 | $219.75 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.81 | 7.325% | $269.1818 | $269.18 | $269.20 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.71 | 11.169% | $136.4155 | $136.42 | $136.40 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.63 | 7.520% | $88.8438 | $88.84 | $88.85 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.89 | 4.683% | $99.3337 | $99.33 | $99.35 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.45 | 11.568% | $107.6073 | $107.61 | $107.60 | $107.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.88 | 10.763% | $277.8822 | $277.88 | $277.90 | $277.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.88 | $1,199.0052 | $1,199.00 | $1,199.05 | $1,198.90 | |