| 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 | $202.94 | 6.171% | $215.4634 | $215.46 | $215.45 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.67 | 8.302% | $215.1636 | $215.16 | $215.15 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.29 | 5.288% | $243.5206 | $243.52 | $243.50 | $243.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.89 | 5.206% | $251.3266 | $251.33 | $251.35 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.93 | 12.159% | $241.0633 | $241.06 | $241.05 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.93 | 11.853% | $99.4709 | $99.47 | $99.45 | $99.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.88 | 9.343% | $19.5505 | $19.55 | $19.55 | $19.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,193.53 | $1,285.5589 | $1,285.55 | $1,285.50 | $1,285.70 | |