| 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 | $194.30 | 12.194% | $217.9929 | $217.99 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.98 | 3.797% | $40.4601 | $40.46 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.70 | 6.704% | $18.8866 | $18.89 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.91 | 4.330% | $164.7475 | $164.75 | $164.75 | $164.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.95 | 9.715% | $27.3739 | $27.37 | $27.35 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.62 | 4.574% | $73.8502 | $73.85 | $73.85 | $73.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.68 | 8.863% | $155.3257 | $155.33 | $155.35 | $155.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $647.14 | $698.6369 | $698.64 | $698.65 | $698.70 | |