| 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 | $211.73 | 3.423% | $218.9775 | $218.98 | $219.00 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.49 | 8.177% | $168.2044 | $168.20 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.66 | 3.851% | $81.6892 | $81.69 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.78 | 7.563% | $215.965 | $215.97 | $215.95 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.96 | 3.719% | $51.818 | $51.82 | $51.80 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.27 | 8.415% | $93.5296 | $93.53 | $93.55 | $93.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.51 | 8.123% | $186.523 | $186.52 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $955.40 | $1,016.7067 | $1,016.71 | $1,016.70 | $1,016.70 | |