| 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 | $198.26 | 9.439% | $216.9738 | $216.97 | $216.95 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.64 | 7.713% | $91.1683 | $91.17 | $91.15 | $91.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.61 | 11.844% | $270.2263 | $270.23 | $270.25 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.48 | 4.388% | $188.3995 | $188.40 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.69 | 8.616% | $134.3471 | $134.35 | $134.35 | $134.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.75 | 10.141% | $70.2149 | $70.21 | $70.20 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.58 | 12.145% | $156.532 | $156.53 | $156.55 | $156.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,032.01 | $1,127.8619 | $1,127.86 | $1,127.85 | $1,127.80 | |