| 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 | $202.39 | 7.724% | $218.0226 | $218.02 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.37 | 13.840% | $17.4972 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.41 | 8.362% | $128.3114 | $128.31 | $128.30 | $128.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.53 | 5.155% | $248.7231 | $248.72 | $248.70 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.68 | 3.800% | $218.6858 | $218.69 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.80 | 4.668% | $131.6723 | $131.67 | $131.65 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.36 | 7.769% | $35.9517 | $35.95 | $35.95 | $36.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $942.54 | $998.8641 | $998.86 | $998.80 | $998.90 | |