| 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 | $202.61 | 7.578% | $217.9638 | $217.96 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.56 | 4.744% | $26.7726 | $26.77 | $26.75 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.91 | 9.855% | $100.9677 | $100.97 | $100.95 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.52 | 10.821% | $190.0802 | $190.08 | $190.10 | $190.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.39 | 13.252% | $140.8742 | $140.87 | $140.85 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.62 | 9.528% | $54.3478 | $54.35 | $54.35 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.65 | 5.726% | $141.3028 | $141.30 | $141.30 | $141.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.26 | $872.3091 | $872.30 | $872.25 | $872.40 | |