| 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 | $199.73 | 9.146% | $217.9973 | $218.00 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.98 | 11.650% | $17.8417 | $17.84 | $17.85 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.45 | 5.638% | $177.9472 | $177.95 | $177.95 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.57 | 10.709% | $150.0882 | $150.09 | $150.10 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.37 | 8.795% | $17.8097 | $17.81 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.76 | 4.243% | $73.7623 | $73.76 | $73.75 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.99 | 13.343% | $160.9357 | $160.94 | $160.95 | $160.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $748.85 | $816.3821 | $816.39 | $816.40 | $816.30 | |