| 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 | $203.67 | 5.792% | $215.4666 | $215.47 | $215.45 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.54 | 7.414% | $235.8167 | $235.82 | $235.80 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.81 | 7.541% | $196.5957 | $196.60 | $196.60 | $196.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.73 | 12.697% | $241.9943 | $241.99 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.63 | 10.297% | $154.0077 | $154.01 | $154.00 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.54 | 3.792% | $141.7176 | $141.72 | $141.70 | $141.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.31 | 10.456% | $68.8251 | $68.83 | $68.85 | $68.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,159.23 | $1,254.4237 | $1,254.44 | $1,254.40 | $1,254.40 | |