| 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 | $203.86 | 5.835% | $215.7552 | $215.76 | $215.75 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.80 | 6.870% | $171.847 | $171.85 | $171.85 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.57 | 12.516% | $272.9301 | $272.93 | $272.95 | $272.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.98 | 11.140% | $14.426 | $14.43 | $14.45 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.53 | 9.356% | $105.5613 | $105.56 | $105.55 | $105.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.30 | 7.653% | $158.5729 | $158.57 | $158.55 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.68 | 12.726% | $202.5461 | $202.55 | $202.55 | $202.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.72 | $1,141.6386 | $1,141.65 | $1,141.65 | $1,141.60 | |