| 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 | $217.67 | 9.707% | $238.7992 | $238.80 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.38 | 5.257% | $256.1745 | $256.17 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.68 | 8.212% | $214.9956 | $215.00 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.47 | 4.241% | $261.0924 | $261.09 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.25 | 7.454% | $171.1205 | $171.12 | $171.10 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.25 | 6.780% | $17.3518 | $17.35 | $17.35 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.31 | 6.862% | $61.2426 | $61.24 | $61.25 | $61.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,143.01 | $1,220.7766 | $1,220.77 | $1,220.75 | $1,220.80 | |