| 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 | $205.29 | 6.175% | $217.9667 | $217.97 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.79 | 7.658% | $133.2698 | $133.27 | $133.25 | $133.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.77 | 3.513% | $215.069 | $215.07 | $215.05 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.79 | 3.228% | $245.4659 | $245.47 | $245.45 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.46 | 4.795% | $149.291 | $149.29 | $149.30 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.84 | 12.261% | $99.7327 | $99.73 | $99.75 | $99.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.95 | 5.363% | $117.9539 | $117.95 | $117.95 | $118.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,117.89 | $1,178.7490 | $1,178.75 | $1,178.70 | $1,178.90 | |