| 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 | $199.45 | 9.288% | $217.9749 | $217.97 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.40 | 6.653% | $53.7531 | $53.75 | $53.75 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.92 | 7.300% | $155.4992 | $155.50 | $155.50 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.44 | 11.456% | $278.0158 | $278.02 | $278.00 | $278.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.62 | 3.520% | $172.485 | $172.49 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.80 | 3.356% | $238.5456 | $238.55 | $238.55 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.71 | 5.863% | $114.025 | $114.03 | $114.05 | $114.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,149.34 | $1,230.2986 | $1,230.31 | $1,230.30 | $1,230.30 | |