| 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 | $204.93 | 5.305% | $215.8015 | $215.80 | $215.80 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.96 | 5.150% | $263.8844 | $263.88 | $263.90 | $263.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.35 | 13.800% | $50.4703 | $50.47 | $50.45 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.29 | 12.389% | $247.5817 | $247.58 | $247.60 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.42 | 4.209% | $208.8557 | $208.86 | $208.85 | $208.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.98 | 13.490% | $157.7284 | $157.73 | $157.75 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.82 | 3.518% | $164.4073 | $164.41 | $164.40 | $164.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,218.75 | $1,308.7293 | $1,308.73 | $1,308.75 | $1,308.80 | |