| 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 | $204.75 | 5.242% | $215.483 | $215.48 | $215.50 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.69 | 6.856% | $74.4679 | $74.47 | $74.45 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.57 | 12.627% | $142.552 | $142.55 | $142.55 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.67 | 11.247% | $219.9019 | $219.90 | $219.90 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.95 | 5.640% | $13.6804 | $13.68 | $13.70 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.39 | 12.730% | $161.6435 | $161.64 | $161.65 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.63 | 12.500% | $20.9588 | $20.96 | $20.95 | $21.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $773.65 | $848.6875 | $848.68 | $848.70 | $848.80 | |