| 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 | $199.85 | 9.208% | $218.2522 | $218.25 | $218.25 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.92 | 9.642% | $270.728 | $270.73 | $270.75 | $270.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.62 | 8.667% | $124.5541 | $124.55 | $124.55 | $124.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.92 | 6.406% | $35.0289 | $35.03 | $35.05 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.55 | 13.814% | $45.0134 | $45.01 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.90 | 5.296% | $148.3621 | $148.36 | $148.35 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.49 | 13.606% | $11.9173 | $11.92 | $11.90 | $11.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.25 | $853.8560 | $853.85 | $853.85 | $853.90 | |