| 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 | $206.37 | 4.403% | $215.4565 | $215.46 | $215.45 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.44 | 7.620% | $104.8649 | $104.86 | $104.85 | $104.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.93 | 6.651% | $156.7023 | $156.70 | $156.70 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.68 | 6.497% | $42.258 | $42.26 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.76 | 11.118% | $19.7346 | $19.73 | $19.75 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.39 | 6.107% | $137.2918 | $137.29 | $137.30 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.50 | 10.520% | $150.8598 | $150.86 | $150.85 | $150.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $774.07 | $827.1679 | $827.16 | $827.15 | $827.30 | |