| 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 | $193.76 | 12.502% | $217.9839 | $217.98 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.87 | 13.246% | $25.8994 | $25.90 | $25.90 | $25.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.66 | 12.199% | $101.7196 | $101.72 | $101.70 | $101.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.41 | 10.250% | $42.347 | $42.35 | $42.35 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.63 | 12.786% | $171.0174 | $171.02 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.62 | 6.821% | $7.0716 | $7.07 | $7.05 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.87 | 5.571% | $112.8237 | $112.82 | $112.80 | $112.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $610.82 | $678.8626 | $678.86 | $678.80 | $678.80 | |