| 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 | $199.65 | 8.670% | $216.9597 | $216.96 | $216.95 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.35 | 9.158% | $144.4706 | $144.47 | $144.45 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.55 | 6.478% | $34.6586 | $34.66 | $34.65 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.28 | 6.193% | $14.1024 | $14.10 | $14.10 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.30 | 5.838% | $136.8485 | $136.85 | $136.85 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.49 | 7.838% | $83.5637 | $83.56 | $83.55 | $83.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.39 | 13.477% | $77.6069 | $77.61 | $77.60 | $77.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $653.01 | $708.2104 | $708.21 | $708.15 | $708.30 | |