| 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 | $203.34 | 7.189% | $217.9581 | $217.96 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.99 | 8.861% | $251.458 | $251.46 | $251.45 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.71 | 6.641% | $31.683 | $31.68 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.73 | 5.819% | $225.1088 | $225.11 | $225.10 | $225.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.58 | 4.156% | $142.2563 | $142.26 | $142.25 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.68 | 3.839% | $22.5123 | $22.51 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.71 | 3.123% | $96.6366 | $96.64 | $96.65 | $96.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $928.74 | $987.6131 | $987.62 | $987.60 | $987.70 | |