| 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 | $196.87 | 10.237% | $217.0236 | $217.02 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.70 | 8.868% | $18.181 | $18.18 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.25 | 5.449% | $97.2767 | $97.28 | $97.30 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.86 | 3.833% | $77.7294 | $77.73 | $77.75 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.30 | 9.250% | $36.3803 | $36.38 | $36.40 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.84 | 11.774% | $179.7773 | $179.78 | $179.80 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.74 | 5.366% | $15.5309 | $15.53 | $15.55 | $15.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $589.56 | $641.8992 | $641.90 | $642.00 | $641.90 | |