| 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 | $205.37 | 6.224% | $218.1522 | $218.15 | $218.15 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.66 | 10.746% | $52.7815 | $52.78 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.98 | 8.712% | $83.6865 | $83.69 | $83.70 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.99 | 5.770% | $251.722 | $251.72 | $251.70 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.75 | 4.214% | $140.4284 | $140.43 | $140.45 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.47 | 12.223% | $131.8284 | $131.83 | $131.85 | $131.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.33 | 9.510% | $236.903 | $236.90 | $236.90 | $236.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.55 | $1,115.5020 | $1,115.50 | $1,115.55 | $1,115.50 | |