| 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 | $201.99 | 6.589% | $215.2991 | $215.30 | $215.30 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.60 | 13.207% | $259.9233 | $259.92 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.27 | 13.270% | $116.9739 | $116.97 | $116.95 | $117.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.70 | 9.328% | $143.985 | $143.99 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.39 | 4.239% | $25.4239 | $25.42 | $25.40 | $25.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.77 | 10.794% | $47.3866 | $47.39 | $47.40 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.75 | 5.427% | $27.1475 | $27.15 | $27.15 | $27.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $759.47 | $836.1393 | $836.14 | $836.10 | $836.10 | |