| 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 | $206.92 | 5.374% | $218.0399 | $218.04 | $218.05 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.99 | 9.477% | $15.3158 | $15.32 | $15.30 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.35 | 10.231% | $170.1415 | $170.14 | $170.15 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.92 | 12.471% | $242.8474 | $242.85 | $242.85 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.89 | 8.121% | $129.6263 | $129.63 | $129.65 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.49 | 8.474% | $202.2932 | $202.29 | $202.30 | $202.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.90 | 8.829% | $108.7202 | $108.72 | $108.70 | $108.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $997.46 | $1,086.9843 | $1,086.99 | $1,087.00 | $1,086.80 | |