| 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 | $200.44 | 9.284% | $219.0488 | $219.05 | $219.05 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.80 | 7.774% | $142.0461 | $142.05 | $142.05 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.31 | 9.455% | $98.8488 | $98.85 | $98.85 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.46 | 7.780% | $176.1772 | $176.18 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.69 | 6.138% | $113.2386 | $113.24 | $113.25 | $113.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.59 | 7.869% | $81.5382 | $81.54 | $81.55 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.76 | 8.406% | $211.1315 | $211.13 | $211.15 | $211.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $963.05 | $1,042.0292 | $1,042.04 | $1,042.10 | $1,041.80 | |