| 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 | $199.89 | 9.625% | $219.1294 | $219.13 | $219.15 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.91 | 5.256% | $191.4712 | $191.47 | $191.45 | $191.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.54 | 7.339% | $18.8273 | $18.83 | $18.85 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.74 | 6.788% | $55.2521 | $55.25 | $55.25 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.51 | 8.225% | $116.3527 | $116.35 | $116.35 | $116.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.33 | 3.257% | $36.4807 | $36.48 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.84 | 12.494% | $215.8085 | $215.81 | $215.80 | $215.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.76 | $853.3219 | $853.32 | $853.35 | $853.40 | |