| 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 | $200.50 | 7.672% | $215.8824 | $215.88 | $215.90 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.57 | 13.811% | $81.4545 | $81.45 | $81.45 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.49 | 6.587% | $23.9714 | $23.97 | $23.95 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.95 | 11.787% | $252.5827 | $252.58 | $252.60 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.97 | 8.396% | $269.8735 | $269.87 | $269.85 | $269.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.42 | 10.254% | $41.257 | $41.26 | $41.25 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.96 | 13.234% | $87.1449 | $87.14 | $87.15 | $87.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $883.86 | $972.1664 | $972.15 | $972.15 | $972.30 | |