| 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 | $199.76 | 7.697% | $215.1355 | $215.14 | $215.15 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.95 | 7.219% | $92.1547 | $92.15 | $92.15 | $92.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.36 | 12.615% | $278.5645 | $278.56 | $278.55 | $278.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.82 | 11.673% | $270.0476 | $270.05 | $270.05 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.49 | 11.481% | $153.2752 | $153.28 | $153.30 | $153.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.66 | 12.271% | $201.7061 | $201.71 | $201.70 | $201.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.47 | 8.281% | $25.4136 | $25.41 | $25.40 | $25.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,115.51 | $1,236.2972 | $1,236.30 | $1,236.30 | $1,236.30 | |