| 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 | $204.49 | 5.391% | $215.5141 | $215.51 | $215.50 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.81 | 4.584% | $55.2308 | $55.23 | $55.25 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.82 | 9.536% | $164.1068 | $164.11 | $164.10 | $164.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.74 | 5.512% | $218.1355 | $218.14 | $218.15 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.87 | 5.864% | $124.7819 | $124.78 | $124.80 | $124.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.38 | 10.700% | $145.4377 | $145.44 | $145.45 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.29 | 5.109% | $194.7565 | $194.76 | $194.75 | $194.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.40 | $1,117.9633 | $1,117.97 | $1,118.00 | $1,117.90 | |