| 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 | $199.58 | 9.236% | $218.0132 | $218.01 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.54 | 5.265% | $53.2009 | $53.20 | $53.20 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.29 | 9.142% | $62.5275 | $62.53 | $62.55 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.76 | 12.103% | $179.0958 | $179.10 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.82 | 11.273% | $74.3526 | $74.35 | $74.35 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.80 | 5.797% | $201.8607 | $201.86 | $201.85 | $201.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.45 | 7.794% | $81.3306 | $81.33 | $81.35 | $81.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.24 | $870.3813 | $870.38 | $870.40 | $870.40 | |