| 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 | $199.91 | 9.385% | $218.6716 | $218.67 | $218.65 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.97 | 7.179% | $50.342 | $50.34 | $50.35 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.96 | 11.855% | $152.0781 | $152.08 | $152.10 | $152.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.55 | 9.566% | $160.569 | $160.57 | $160.55 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.90 | 5.255% | $50.4171 | $50.42 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.45 | 12.203% | $195.7381 | $195.74 | $195.75 | $195.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.89 | 5.220% | $245.0469 | $245.05 | $245.05 | $245.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $984.63 | $1,072.8628 | $1,072.87 | $1,072.85 | $1,072.80 | |