| 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 | $197.80 | 9.701% | $216.9886 | $216.99 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.50 | 4.435% | $170.7512 | $170.75 | $170.75 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.33 | 4.464% | $104.8087 | $104.81 | $104.80 | $104.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.65 | 12.491% | $240.337 | $240.34 | $240.35 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.83 | 5.595% | $118.0869 | $118.09 | $118.10 | $118.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.29 | 8.580% | $191.4157 | $191.42 | $191.40 | $191.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.26 | 9.269% | $227.5636 | $227.56 | $227.55 | $227.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,171.66 | $1,269.9517 | $1,269.96 | $1,269.95 | $1,270.00 | |