| 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 | $199.54 | 8.745% | $216.9898 | $216.99 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.61 | 5.864% | $106.5098 | $106.51 | $106.50 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.53 | 10.163% | $234.1294 | $234.13 | $234.15 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.71 | 10.225% | $180.4493 | $180.45 | $180.45 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.50 | 3.431% | $164.9724 | $164.97 | $164.95 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.99 | 6.352% | $177.5972 | $177.60 | $177.60 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.50 | 4.534% | $144.7796 | $144.78 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,141.38 | $1,225.4275 | $1,225.43 | $1,225.45 | $1,225.40 | |