| 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 | $193.25 | 12.784% | $217.9551 | $217.96 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.36 | 10.128% | $164.4872 | $164.49 | $164.50 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.80 | 4.808% | $184.2525 | $184.25 | $184.25 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.75 | 7.460% | $251.1878 | $251.19 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.34 | 10.566% | $94.357 | $94.36 | $94.35 | $94.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.67 | 11.330% | $96.4897 | $96.49 | $96.50 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.53 | 13.144% | $88.852 | $88.85 | $88.85 | $88.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.70 | $1,097.5813 | $1,097.59 | $1,097.60 | $1,097.80 | |