| 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 | $198.99 | 9.534% | $217.9617 | $217.96 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.33 | 5.200% | $100.2872 | $100.29 | $100.30 | $100.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.31 | 5.384% | $29.8342 | $29.83 | $29.85 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.98 | 5.326% | $17.8844 | $17.88 | $17.90 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.53 | 12.205% | $183.4888 | $183.49 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.26 | 9.391% | $159.9953 | $160.00 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.60 | 7.723% | $17.882 | $17.88 | $17.90 | $17.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $666.00 | $727.3336 | $727.33 | $727.40 | $727.40 | |