| 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 | $198.90 | 9.845% | $218.4817 | $218.48 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.26 | 4.306% | $44.0797 | $44.08 | $44.10 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.34 | 6.441% | $79.1282 | $79.13 | $79.15 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.85 | 3.600% | $197.7206 | $197.72 | $197.70 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.46 | 11.363% | $231.0337 | $231.03 | $231.05 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.85 | 3.372% | $62.9019 | $62.90 | $62.90 | $62.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.75 | 6.498% | $104.1018 | $104.10 | $104.10 | $104.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.41 | $937.4476 | $937.44 | $937.50 | $937.40 | |