| 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 | $200.67 | 8.623% | $217.9738 | $217.97 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.74 | 4.257% | $222.8389 | $222.84 | $222.85 | $222.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.51 | 11.113% | $138.3468 | $138.35 | $138.35 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.70 | 7.746% | $223.7884 | $223.79 | $223.80 | $223.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.76 | 11.195% | $14.1885 | $14.19 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.34 | 3.473% | $223.8535 | $223.85 | $223.85 | $223.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.30 | 10.124% | $147.8965 | $147.90 | $147.90 | $147.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,110.02 | $1,188.8864 | $1,188.89 | $1,188.90 | $1,188.90 | |