| 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 | $203.36 | 7.180% | $217.9612 | $217.96 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.57 | 7.820% | $220.5674 | $220.57 | $220.55 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.38 | 12.447% | $8.2986 | $8.30 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.75 | 10.291% | $155.2346 | $155.23 | $155.25 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.60 | 9.326% | $261.9451 | $261.95 | $261.95 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.69 | 5.382% | $247.321 | $247.32 | $247.30 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.69 | 3.775% | $143.9255 | $143.93 | $143.95 | $143.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,169.04 | $1,255.2534 | $1,255.26 | $1,255.25 | $1,255.20 | |