| 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 | $199.66 | 9.175% | $217.9788 | $217.98 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.25 | 13.178% | $70.4533 | $70.45 | $70.45 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.81 | 12.171% | $210.6684 | $210.67 | $210.65 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.25 | 10.620% | $35.675 | $35.68 | $35.70 | $35.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.40 | 8.803% | $208.2489 | $208.25 | $208.25 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.69 | 7.349% | $176.7931 | $176.79 | $176.80 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.55 | 3.551% | $247.0209 | $247.02 | $247.00 | $247.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,076.61 | $1,166.8384 | $1,166.84 | $1,166.85 | $1,166.90 | |