| 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 | $200.55 | 8.686% | $217.9698 | $217.97 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.79 | 6.518% | $37.0576 | $37.06 | $37.05 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.61 | 12.483% | $87.2981 | $87.30 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.97 | 12.264% | $159.3812 | $159.38 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.30 | 7.368% | $139.9005 | $139.90 | $139.90 | $139.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.43 | 5.461% | $128.0613 | $128.06 | $128.05 | $128.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.60 | 10.185% | $131.7813 | $131.78 | $131.80 | $131.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $826.25 | $901.4498 | $901.45 | $901.45 | $901.60 | |