| 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 | $204.91 | 5.334% | $215.8399 | $215.84 | $215.85 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.89 | 4.651% | $183.0241 | $183.02 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.71 | 8.738% | $235.6461 | $235.65 | $235.65 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.69 | 9.467% | $226.2573 | $226.26 | $226.25 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.82 | 13.125% | $58.6214 | $58.62 | $58.60 | $58.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.60 | 4.618% | $85.3683 | $85.37 | $85.35 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.43 | 6.241% | $103.5106 | $103.51 | $103.50 | $103.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,034.05 | $1,108.2677 | $1,108.27 | $1,108.20 | $1,108.20 | |