| 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 | $200.94 | 7.230% | $215.468 | $215.47 | $215.45 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.87 | 8.255% | $186.0579 | $186.06 | $186.05 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.97 | 7.729% | $126.0106 | $126.01 | $126.00 | $126.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.29 | 7.102% | $9.9498 | $9.95 | $9.95 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.99 | 3.280% | $143.5489 | $143.55 | $143.55 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.71 | 5.434% | $23.9441 | $23.94 | $23.95 | $23.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.42 | 6.226% | $257.5131 | $257.51 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.19 | $962.4924 | $962.49 | $962.45 | $962.40 | |