| 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 | $204.31 | 5.351% | $215.2426 | $215.24 | $215.25 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.29 | 6.816% | $142.375 | $142.38 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.98 | 9.732% | $175.5493 | $175.55 | $175.55 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.92 | 6.613% | $258.9843 | $258.98 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.44 | 9.777% | $44.3938 | $44.39 | $44.40 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.93 | 10.599% | $16.5124 | $16.51 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.85 | 7.682% | $75.2159 | $75.22 | $75.20 | $75.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $865.72 | $928.2733 | $928.27 | $928.30 | $928.20 | |