| 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 | $199.91 | 9.264% | $218.4297 | $218.43 | $218.45 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.69 | 11.757% | $116.9984 | $117.00 | $117.00 | $117.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.62 | 8.524% | $162.3736 | $162.37 | $162.35 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.67 | 7.407% | $34.0158 | $34.02 | $34.00 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.52 | 10.275% | $143.9309 | $143.93 | $143.95 | $143.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.66 | 6.437% | $193.3535 | $193.35 | $193.35 | $193.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.47 | 13.462% | $278.5152 | $278.52 | $278.50 | $278.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.54 | $1,147.6171 | $1,147.62 | $1,147.60 | $1,147.60 | |