| 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 | $196.95 | 10.668% | $217.9606 | $217.96 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.72 | 8.643% | $157.2281 | $157.23 | $157.25 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.56 | 7.298% | $249.5322 | $249.53 | $249.55 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.25 | 12.653% | $144.4775 | $144.48 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.84 | 3.514% | $211.0029 | $211.00 | $211.00 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.26 | 12.764% | $36.3777 | $36.38 | $36.40 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.76 | 7.780% | $150.6333 | $150.63 | $150.65 | $150.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.34 | $1,167.2123 | $1,167.21 | $1,167.30 | $1,167.20 | |