| 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 | $205.40 | 4.689% | $215.0312 | $215.03 | $215.05 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.80 | 12.197% | $281.3901 | $281.39 | $281.40 | $281.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.96 | 7.640% | $149.5765 | $149.58 | $149.60 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.29 | 6.255% | $94.8751 | $94.88 | $94.90 | $94.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.79 | 13.771% | $27.0661 | $27.07 | $27.05 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.58 | 11.864% | $11.8352 | $11.84 | $11.85 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.84 | 11.746% | $176.3799 | $176.38 | $176.40 | $176.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.66 | $956.1541 | $956.17 | $956.25 | $956.20 | |