| 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 | $217.41 | 11.501% | $242.4143 | $242.41 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.27 | 11.754% | $99.7628 | $99.76 | $99.75 | $99.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.64 | 3.519% | $228.4043 | $228.40 | $228.40 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.56 | 13.605% | $18.813 | $18.81 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.56 | 13.415% | $197.9772 | $197.98 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.53 | 8.395% | $176.1744 | $176.17 | $176.15 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.46 | 13.618% | $73.2382 | $73.24 | $73.25 | $73.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $945.43 | $1,036.7842 | $1,036.77 | $1,036.75 | $1,036.80 | |