| 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 | $205.86 | 4.638% | $215.4078 | $215.41 | $215.40 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.35 | 13.108% | $202.8592 | $202.86 | $202.85 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.55 | 8.844% | $39.7825 | $39.78 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.83 | 9.425% | $57.8092 | $57.81 | $57.80 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.42 | 10.835% | $243.1942 | $243.19 | $243.20 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.84 | 10.712% | $109.4277 | $109.43 | $109.45 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.32 | 4.538% | $116.3717 | $116.37 | $116.35 | $116.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.17 | $984.8523 | $984.85 | $984.85 | $984.90 | |