| 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 | $202.51 | 7.641% | $217.9838 | $217.98 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.64 | 7.850% | $117.1682 | $117.17 | $117.15 | $117.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.59 | 9.750% | $55.5225 | $55.52 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.78 | 8.561% | $248.3659 | $248.37 | $248.35 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.92 | 8.442% | $225.4726 | $225.47 | $225.45 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.79 | 6.693% | $159.8154 | $159.82 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.58 | 12.600% | $195.4511 | $195.45 | $195.45 | $195.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,121.81 | $1,219.7795 | $1,219.78 | $1,219.70 | $1,219.90 | |