| 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 | $199.82 | 9.272% | $218.3473 | $218.35 | $218.35 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.56 | 5.365% | $36.4141 | $36.41 | $36.40 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.57 | 8.316% | $48.2764 | $48.28 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.60 | 9.153% | $162.2014 | $162.20 | $162.20 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.67 | 12.867% | $176.8287 | $176.83 | $176.85 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.60 | 13.762% | $57.5636 | $57.56 | $57.55 | $57.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.31 | 7.153% | $27.1204 | $27.12 | $27.10 | $27.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $660.13 | $726.7519 | $726.75 | $726.75 | $726.70 | |