| 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 | $203.51 | 7.106% | $217.9714 | $217.97 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.35 | 5.674% | $87.0225 | $87.02 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.31 | 11.525% | $115.2165 | $115.22 | $115.20 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.65 | 12.672% | $18.7599 | $18.76 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.98 | 8.191% | $188.2307 | $188.23 | $188.25 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.81 | 13.768% | $22.5374 | $22.54 | $22.55 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.34 | 9.834% | $171.7145 | $171.71 | $171.70 | $171.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $755.95 | $821.4529 | $821.45 | $821.40 | $821.40 | |