| 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 | $203.90 | 5.859% | $215.8465 | $215.85 | $215.85 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.94 | 9.376% | $172.7485 | $172.75 | $172.75 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.89 | 8.380% | $69.244 | $69.24 | $69.25 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.50 | 12.234% | $44.3324 | $44.33 | $44.35 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.50 | 13.135% | $270.9583 | $270.96 | $270.95 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.25 | 11.654% | $234.7525 | $234.75 | $234.75 | $234.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.45 | 11.764% | $279.9129 | $279.91 | $279.90 | $279.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.43 | $1,287.7951 | $1,287.79 | $1,287.80 | $1,287.70 | |