| 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 | $198.42 | 9.860% | $217.9842 | $217.98 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.45 | 3.213% | $158.3803 | $158.38 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.93 | 3.413% | $240.8799 | $240.88 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.87 | 13.572% | $8.9381 | $8.94 | $8.95 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.53 | 3.145% | $216.1197 | $216.12 | $216.10 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.83 | 11.722% | $76.8983 | $76.90 | $76.90 | $76.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.72 | 11.431% | $182.4348 | $182.43 | $182.45 | $182.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,034.75 | $1,101.6353 | $1,101.63 | $1,101.70 | $1,101.60 | |