| 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 | $202.75 | 8.249% | $219.4748 | $219.47 | $219.45 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.95 | 5.185% | $11.5178 | $11.52 | $11.50 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.97 | 11.678% | $106.0606 | $106.06 | $106.05 | $106.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.52 | 11.103% | $115.0138 | $115.01 | $115.00 | $115.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.40 | 7.583% | $16.5678 | $16.57 | $16.55 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.83 | 8.429% | $55.1145 | $55.11 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.98 | 11.466% | $186.1259 | $186.13 | $186.15 | $186.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $645.40 | $709.8752 | $709.87 | $709.80 | $709.90 | |