| 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 | $198.94 | 8.186% | $215.2252 | $215.23 | $215.25 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.41 | 5.384% | $87.9008 | $87.90 | $87.90 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.68 | 7.474% | $153.3439 | $153.34 | $153.35 | $153.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.72 | 11.365% | $93.2348 | $93.23 | $93.25 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.96 | 7.126% | $7.456 | $7.46 | $7.45 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.40 | 4.182% | $137.937 | $137.94 | $137.95 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.49 | 3.449% | $236.3706 | $236.37 | $236.35 | $236.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.60 | $931.4683 | $931.47 | $931.50 | $931.40 | |