| 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 | $202.64 | 7.562% | $217.9636 | $217.96 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.36 | 13.785% | $251.8745 | $251.87 | $251.85 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.75 | 11.467% | $136.8257 | $136.83 | $136.85 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.92 | 4.442% | $180.6011 | $180.60 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.35 | 4.214% | $195.2449 | $195.24 | $195.25 | $195.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.28 | 4.550% | $110.0702 | $110.07 | $110.05 | $110.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.75 | 7.145% | $241.8798 | $241.88 | $241.90 | $241.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,238.05 | $1,334.4598 | $1,334.45 | $1,334.45 | $1,334.50 | |