| 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 | $202.65 | 7.562% | $217.9744 | $217.97 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.80 | 9.831% | $43.7127 | $43.71 | $43.70 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.50 | 8.845% | $159.4579 | $159.46 | $159.45 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.87 | 9.569% | $124.7662 | $124.77 | $124.75 | $124.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.79 | 8.343% | $216.4585 | $216.46 | $216.45 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.86 | 13.148% | $188.7988 | $188.80 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.69 | 13.738% | $193.002 | $193.00 | $193.00 | $193.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.16 | $1,144.1705 | $1,144.17 | $1,144.10 | $1,144.30 | |