| 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 | $204.67 | 5.172% | $215.2555 | $215.26 | $215.25 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.95 | 12.723% | $36.015 | $36.02 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.41 | 11.183% | $156.1121 | $156.11 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.48 | 5.627% | $261.4057 | $261.41 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.42 | 5.453% | $7.8246 | $7.82 | $7.80 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.36 | 6.794% | $199.0213 | $199.02 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.72 | 7.275% | $253.9414 | $253.94 | $253.95 | $253.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,055.01 | $1,129.5756 | $1,129.58 | $1,129.50 | $1,129.50 | |