| 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 | $200.25 | 7.626% | $215.5211 | $215.52 | $215.50 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.83 | 3.276% | $212.573 | $212.57 | $212.55 | $212.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.85 | 11.848% | $183.2629 | $183.26 | $183.25 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.79 | 8.408% | $103.844 | $103.84 | $103.85 | $103.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.61 | 8.800% | $178.0077 | $178.01 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.68 | 4.595% | $31.0438 | $31.04 | $31.05 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.53 | 4.149% | $179.6883 | $179.69 | $179.70 | $179.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,031.54 | $1,103.9408 | $1,103.93 | $1,103.90 | $1,103.90 | |