| 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 | $208.59 | 3.529% | $215.9511 | $215.95 | $215.95 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.51 | 5.566% | $202.1694 | $202.17 | $202.15 | $202.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.34 | 10.264% | $159.1551 | $159.16 | $159.15 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.55 | 6.741% | $190.5861 | $190.59 | $190.60 | $190.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.48 | 13.650% | $14.1835 | $14.18 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.86 | 12.427% | $276.413 | $276.41 | $276.40 | $276.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.63 | 12.851% | $23.2812 | $23.28 | $23.30 | $23.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.96 | $1,081.7394 | $1,081.74 | $1,081.75 | $1,081.90 | |