| 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 | $194.96 | 11.795% | $217.9555 | $217.96 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.44 | 6.720% | $16.4776 | $16.48 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.81 | 6.795% | $240.0858 | $240.09 | $240.10 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.27 | 5.284% | $18.1825 | $18.18 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.36 | 13.620% | $131.072 | $131.07 | $131.05 | $131.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.52 | 7.251% | $33.8055 | $33.81 | $33.80 | $33.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.27 | 9.260% | $175.111 | $175.11 | $175.10 | $175.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $759.63 | $832.6899 | $832.70 | $832.70 | $832.80 | |