| 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 | $210.40 | 3.599% | $217.9723 | $217.97 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.40 | 5.357% | $139.4927 | $139.49 | $139.50 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.60 | 12.207% | $34.3353 | $34.34 | $34.35 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.94 | 8.275% | $140.6925 | $140.69 | $140.70 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.77 | 8.436% | $132.0425 | $132.04 | $132.05 | $132.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.73 | 6.557% | $19.9581 | $19.96 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.65 | 4.181% | $143.4051 | $143.41 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.49 | $827.8985 | $827.90 | $827.90 | $827.90 | |