| 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 | $198.79 | 9.660% | $217.9931 | $217.99 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.85 | 6.460% | $87.1375 | $87.14 | $87.15 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.45 | 5.686% | $155.834 | $155.83 | $155.85 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.73 | 4.539% | $13.3078 | $13.31 | $13.30 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.57 | 11.138% | $250.694 | $250.69 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.34 | 12.231% | $69.9648 | $69.96 | $69.95 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.69 | 3.254% | $89.5109 | $89.51 | $89.50 | $89.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.42 | $884.4421 | $884.43 | $884.45 | $884.40 | |