| 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 | $197.94 | 9.627% | $216.9957 | $217.00 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.32 | 10.619% | $158.5392 | $158.54 | $158.55 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.96 | 8.277% | $252.2421 | $252.24 | $252.25 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.52 | 13.572% | $98.2625 | $98.26 | $98.25 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.47 | 3.410% | $69.7707 | $69.77 | $69.75 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.60 | 8.724% | $130.0339 | $130.03 | $130.05 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.51 | 6.838% | $211.0157 | $211.02 | $211.00 | $211.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,045.32 | $1,136.8598 | $1,136.86 | $1,136.85 | $1,136.80 | |