| 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 | $202.65 | 7.683% | $218.2196 | $218.22 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.34 | 11.801% | $215.038 | $215.04 | $215.05 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.25 | 10.441% | $176.9817 | $176.98 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.54 | 12.467% | $96.2043 | $96.20 | $96.20 | $96.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.86 | 6.520% | $108.5013 | $108.50 | $108.50 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.81 | 13.125% | $138.9288 | $138.93 | $138.95 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.27 | 13.441% | $257.8174 | $257.82 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.72 | $1,211.6911 | $1,211.69 | $1,211.70 | $1,211.60 | |