| 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 | $198.84 | 9.631% | $217.9903 | $217.99 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.46 | 8.439% | $174.0012 | $174.00 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.97 | 10.508% | $211.0371 | $211.04 | $211.05 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.40 | 6.848% | $99.796 | $99.80 | $99.80 | $99.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.66 | 8.418% | $40.8302 | $40.83 | $40.85 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.84 | 12.280% | $17.7852 | $17.79 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.89 | 12.279% | $212.0838 | $212.08 | $212.10 | $212.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.06 | $973.5238 | $973.53 | $973.60 | $973.50 | |