| 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 | $200.49 | 8.281% | $217.0926 | $217.09 | $217.10 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.85 | 4.342% | $18.625 | $18.63 | $18.65 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.60 | 6.329% | $252.6377 | $252.64 | $252.65 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.66 | 3.671% | $173.8148 | $173.81 | $173.80 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.54 | 12.413% | $71.4272 | $71.43 | $71.45 | $71.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.25 | 8.244% | $220.0059 | $220.01 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.79 | 10.176% | $275.2086 | $275.21 | $275.20 | $275.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,140.18 | $1,228.8118 | $1,228.82 | $1,228.85 | $1,228.70 | |