| 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 | $202.52 | 6.178% | $215.0317 | $215.03 | $215.05 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.97 | 12.626% | $230.8495 | $230.85 | $230.85 | $230.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.52 | 9.216% | $263.7785 | $263.78 | $263.80 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.68 | 8.349% | $162.1768 | $162.18 | $162.20 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.77 | 6.860% | $187.8278 | $187.83 | $187.85 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.65 | 4.812% | $91.8677 | $91.87 | $91.85 | $91.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.35 | 5.714% | $181.1409 | $181.14 | $181.15 | $181.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,233.46 | $1,332.6729 | $1,332.68 | $1,332.75 | $1,332.60 | |