| 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 | $205.30 | 5.104% | $215.7785 | $215.78 | $215.80 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.79 | 7.611% | $208.5394 | $208.54 | $208.55 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.49 | 12.388% | $156.77 | $156.77 | $156.75 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.29 | 7.242% | $32.4836 | $32.48 | $32.50 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.76 | 12.426% | $276.2981 | $276.30 | $276.30 | $276.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.81 | 3.842% | $115.0673 | $115.07 | $115.05 | $115.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.57 | 3.322% | $65.6818 | $65.68 | $65.70 | $65.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $989.01 | $1,070.6187 | $1,070.62 | $1,070.65 | $1,070.70 | |