| 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 | $202.65 | 6.332% | $215.4818 | $215.48 | $215.50 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.48 | 9.637% | $224.1857 | $224.19 | $224.20 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.64 | 10.322% | $222.4533 | $222.45 | $222.45 | $222.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.59 | 4.175% | $6.8651 | $6.87 | $6.85 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.74 | 8.220% | $87.3768 | $87.38 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.89 | 9.400% | $229.6197 | $229.62 | $229.60 | $229.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.44 | 8.730% | $146.1766 | $146.18 | $146.20 | $146.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.43 | $1,132.1590 | $1,132.17 | $1,132.20 | $1,132.30 | |