| 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 | $200.87 | 8.114% | $217.1686 | $217.17 | $217.15 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.78 | 8.594% | $218.035 | $218.04 | $218.05 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.38 | 5.683% | $116.6529 | $116.65 | $116.65 | $116.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.84 | 4.706% | $117.1032 | $117.10 | $117.10 | $117.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.37 | 8.830% | $146.2349 | $146.23 | $146.25 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.56 | 10.528% | $68.041 | $68.04 | $68.05 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.58 | 5.190% | $194.1597 | $194.16 | $194.15 | $194.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.38 | $1,077.3953 | $1,077.39 | $1,077.40 | $1,077.40 | |