| 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 | $217.74 | 11.218% | $242.1661 | $242.17 | $242.15 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.54 | 4.775% | $130.4868 | $130.49 | $130.50 | $130.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.35 | 3.488% | $123.5129 | $123.51 | $123.50 | $123.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.53 | 6.786% | $18.7196 | $18.72 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.82 | 5.635% | $117.0647 | $117.06 | $117.05 | $117.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.66 | 5.316% | $227.1245 | $227.12 | $227.10 | $227.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.66 | 8.638% | $98.4912 | $98.49 | $98.50 | $98.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.30 | $957.5658 | $957.56 | $957.50 | $957.60 | |