| 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 | $205.95 | 6.515% | $219.3676 | $219.37 | $219.35 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.65 | 7.806% | $105.2726 | $105.27 | $105.25 | $105.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.53 | 7.152% | $104.5053 | $104.51 | $104.50 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.76 | 7.705% | $187.1482 | $187.15 | $187.15 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.56 | 7.600% | $64.0866 | $64.09 | $64.10 | $64.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.62 | 10.422% | $15.0395 | $15.04 | $15.05 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.74 | 7.384% | $234.8918 | $234.89 | $234.90 | $234.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $866.81 | $930.3116 | $930.32 | $930.30 | $930.30 | |