| 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 | $201.31 | 6.812% | $215.0232 | $215.02 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.79 | 13.432% | $158.5666 | $158.57 | $158.55 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.95 | 7.175% | $116.7672 | $116.77 | $116.75 | $116.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.61 | 9.338% | $40.0286 | $40.03 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.76 | 8.730% | $20.3977 | $20.40 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.78 | 12.350% | $134.5728 | $134.57 | $134.55 | $134.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.43 | 9.850% | $160.8534 | $160.85 | $160.85 | $160.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $771.63 | $846.2095 | $846.21 | $846.15 | $846.30 | |