| 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 | $200.91 | 7.382% | $215.7412 | $215.74 | $215.75 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.81 | 7.859% | $256.4995 | $256.50 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.57 | 5.587% | $52.3395 | $52.34 | $52.35 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.38 | 7.618% | $17.6278 | $17.63 | $17.65 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.26 | 8.644% | $79.5926 | $79.59 | $79.60 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.38 | 10.549% | $185.0369 | $185.04 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.49 | 6.757% | $162.7937 | $162.79 | $162.80 | $162.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.80 | $969.6312 | $969.63 | $969.70 | $969.50 | |