| 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 | $195.69 | 11.384% | $217.9673 | $217.97 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.95 | 8.381% | $148.4278 | $148.43 | $148.45 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.91 | 7.235% | $218.6629 | $218.66 | $218.65 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.66 | 5.190% | $107.9881 | $107.99 | $108.00 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.92 | 12.867% | $54.0859 | $54.09 | $54.10 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.36 | 10.655% | $164.1678 | $164.17 | $164.15 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.91 | 3.585% | $174.9654 | $174.97 | $174.95 | $175.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.40 | $1,086.2652 | $1,086.28 | $1,086.25 | $1,086.40 | |