| 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 | $200.89 | 7.394% | $215.7438 | $215.74 | $215.75 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.45 | 8.724% | $154.8773 | $154.88 | $154.90 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.37 | 3.703% | $244.0858 | $244.09 | $244.10 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.85 | 12.864% | $231.2019 | $231.20 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.31 | 8.796% | $9.0409 | $9.04 | $9.05 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.95 | 8.793% | $51.0783 | $51.08 | $51.10 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.79 | 5.685% | $179.4426 | $179.44 | $179.45 | $179.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.61 | $1,085.4706 | $1,085.47 | $1,085.55 | $1,085.40 | |