| 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 | $200.32 | 8.807% | $217.9622 | $217.96 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.89 | 7.296% | $235.9332 | $235.93 | $235.95 | $235.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.98 | 9.104% | $10.8886 | $10.89 | $10.90 | $10.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.78 | 10.125% | $73.5415 | $73.54 | $73.55 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.78 | 11.211% | $231.0742 | $231.07 | $231.05 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.96 | 12.549% | $261.0687 | $261.07 | $261.05 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.26 | 3.821% | $108.2438 | $108.24 | $108.25 | $108.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.97 | $1,138.7122 | $1,138.70 | $1,138.70 | $1,138.70 | |