| 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 | $199.67 | 9.109% | $217.8579 | $217.86 | $217.85 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.70 | 12.777% | $210.5547 | $210.55 | $210.55 | $210.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.94 | 10.539% | $179.0069 | $179.01 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.30 | 11.162% | $94.8212 | $94.82 | $94.80 | $94.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.75 | 4.651% | $184.9706 | $184.97 | $184.95 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.56 | 12.728% | $157.3232 | $157.32 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.92 | 11.200% | $85.535 | $85.54 | $85.55 | $85.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,026.84 | $1,130.0695 | $1,130.07 | $1,130.00 | $1,130.10 | |