| 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 | $200.99 | 8.614% | $218.3033 | $218.30 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.58 | 5.362% | $55.3993 | $55.40 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.33 | 9.741% | $230.8182 | $230.82 | $230.80 | $230.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.39 | 12.264% | $211.4941 | $211.49 | $211.50 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.77 | 5.164% | $146.9877 | $146.99 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.84 | 9.493% | $34.8626 | $34.86 | $34.85 | $34.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.26 | 8.829% | $99.3173 | $99.32 | $99.30 | $99.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.16 | $997.1825 | $997.18 | $997.15 | $997.20 | |