| 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 | $203.29 | 5.873% | $215.2292 | $215.23 | $215.25 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.26 | 9.783% | $160.5686 | $160.57 | $160.55 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.63 | 13.130% | $127.4183 | $127.42 | $127.40 | $127.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.90 | 12.617% | $167.6867 | $167.69 | $167.70 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.45 | 5.135% | $127.6865 | $127.69 | $127.70 | $127.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.62 | 12.401% | $53.5254 | $53.53 | $53.55 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.56 | 6.107% | $9.0828 | $9.08 | $9.10 | $9.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.71 | $861.1975 | $861.21 | $861.25 | $861.20 | |