| 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 | $200.28 | 7.530% | $215.3611 | $215.36 | $215.35 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.56 | 11.660% | $77.6707 | $77.67 | $77.65 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.80 | 6.606% | $186.3473 | $186.35 | $186.35 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.60 | 7.787% | $50.2287 | $50.23 | $50.25 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.49 | 6.537% | $168.8505 | $168.85 | $168.85 | $168.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.67 | 3.783% | $217.6018 | $217.60 | $217.60 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.59 | 10.833% | $141.4118 | $141.41 | $141.40 | $141.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $986.99 | $1,057.4719 | $1,057.47 | $1,057.45 | $1,057.50 | |