| 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 | $199.60 | 9.551% | $218.6638 | $218.66 | $218.65 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.51 | 5.805% | $199.453 | $199.45 | $199.45 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.91 | 8.197% | $171.9359 | $171.94 | $171.95 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.46 | 10.119% | $226.2505 | $226.25 | $226.25 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.66 | 3.325% | $25.4799 | $25.48 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.47 | 10.201% | $141.5752 | $141.58 | $141.60 | $141.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.91 | 8.205% | $41.0205 | $41.02 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $943.52 | $1,024.3788 | $1,024.38 | $1,024.40 | $1,024.50 | |