| 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 | $200.37 | 9.229% | $218.8621 | $218.86 | $218.85 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.82 | 9.711% | $150.1066 | $150.11 | $150.10 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.50 | 13.528% | $32.3555 | $32.36 | $32.35 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.76 | 11.106% | $204.1684 | $204.17 | $204.15 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.43 | 6.808% | $99.7907 | $99.79 | $99.80 | $99.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.44 | 8.251% | $58.9318 | $58.93 | $58.95 | $58.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.37 | 4.337% | $115.1567 | $115.16 | $115.15 | $115.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.69 | $879.3718 | $879.38 | $879.35 | $879.50 | |