| 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 | $199.25 | 9.666% | $218.5095 | $218.51 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.93 | 5.499% | $177.1645 | $177.16 | $177.15 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.54 | 7.230% | $102.4475 | $102.45 | $102.45 | $102.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.66 | 7.246% | $80.0699 | $80.07 | $80.05 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.82 | 8.220% | $161.053 | $161.05 | $161.05 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.46 | 4.179% | $258.8431 | $258.84 | $258.85 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.47 | 13.795% | $208.7797 | $208.78 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.13 | $1,206.8672 | $1,206.86 | $1,206.85 | $1,206.90 | |