| 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 | $198.86 | 9.809% | $218.3662 | $218.37 | $218.35 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.55 | 7.743% | $50.1544 | $50.15 | $50.15 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.68 | 13.787% | $162.3513 | $162.35 | $162.35 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.58 | 3.372% | $253.861 | $253.86 | $253.85 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.50 | 7.840% | $77.1056 | $77.11 | $77.10 | $77.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.68 | 13.465% | $21.1953 | $21.20 | $21.20 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.72 | 8.447% | $140.6774 | $140.68 | $140.70 | $140.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $853.57 | $923.7112 | $923.72 | $923.70 | $923.90 | |