| 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 | $205.75 | 4.729% | $215.4799 | $215.48 | $215.50 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.93 | 10.862% | $95.2637 | $95.26 | $95.25 | $95.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.55 | 11.364% | $29.5671 | $29.57 | $29.55 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.62 | 7.870% | $65.3908 | $65.39 | $65.40 | $65.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.56 | 10.368% | $167.2737 | $167.27 | $167.25 | $167.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.90 | 13.315% | $149.4625 | $149.46 | $149.45 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.96 | 9.567% | $236.6209 | $236.62 | $236.60 | $236.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.27 | $959.0586 | $959.05 | $959.00 | $959.20 | |