| 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 | $208.27 | 4.667% | $217.99 | $217.99 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.62 | 6.815% | $217.4967 | $217.50 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.77 | 13.115% | $136.609 | $136.61 | $136.60 | $136.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.51 | 8.727% | $40.7835 | $40.78 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.78 | 13.258% | $132.2627 | $132.26 | $132.25 | $132.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.33 | 9.234% | $234.1212 | $234.12 | $234.10 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.40 | 4.185% | $190.0334 | $190.03 | $190.05 | $190.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.68 | $1,169.2965 | $1,169.29 | $1,169.30 | $1,169.30 | |