| 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 | $202.74 | 6.371% | $215.6566 | $215.66 | $215.65 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.39 | 11.845% | $6.0284 | $6.03 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.43 | 10.790% | $178.8483 | $178.85 | $178.85 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.71 | 12.161% | $254.2802 | $254.28 | $254.30 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.44 | 8.607% | $240.4993 | $240.50 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.92 | 5.521% | $40.0136 | $40.01 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.39 | 7.683% | $205.0177 | $205.02 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.02 | $1,140.3441 | $1,140.35 | $1,140.35 | $1,140.30 | |