| 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 | $199.88 | 8.551% | $216.9717 | $216.97 | $216.95 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.54 | 3.638% | $130.1071 | $130.11 | $130.10 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.36 | 13.514% | $247.8692 | $247.87 | $247.85 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.86 | 7.708% | $240.038 | $240.04 | $240.05 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.84 | 3.339% | $205.4793 | $205.48 | $205.50 | $205.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.47 | 7.379% | $24.1281 | $24.13 | $24.15 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.75 | 4.184% | $133.0951 | $133.10 | $133.10 | $133.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,115.70 | $1,197.6885 | $1,197.70 | $1,197.70 | $1,197.70 | |