| 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 | $206.59 | 5.520% | $217.9938 | $217.99 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.80 | 11.325% | $200.1624 | $200.16 | $200.15 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.86 | 9.150% | $92.6247 | $92.62 | $92.60 | $92.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.46 | 3.310% | $127.5465 | $127.55 | $127.55 | $127.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.75 | 8.539% | $52.9128 | $52.91 | $52.90 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.46 | 7.783% | $66.2434 | $66.24 | $66.25 | $66.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.49 | 10.752% | $259.7024 | $259.70 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $939.41 | $1,017.1860 | $1,017.17 | $1,017.15 | $1,017.10 | |