| 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 | $205.26 | 5.535% | $216.6211 | $216.62 | $216.60 | $216.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.64 | 6.473% | $145.4847 | $145.48 | $145.50 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.41 | 8.481% | $52.5157 | $52.52 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.92 | 12.125% | $277.9803 | $277.98 | $278.00 | $278.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.92 | 12.121% | $15.6072 | $15.61 | $15.60 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.79 | 3.759% | $16.3835 | $16.38 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.57 | 5.502% | $157.7993 | $157.80 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.51 | $882.3918 | $882.39 | $882.40 | $882.40 | |