| 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 | $208.27 | 3.440% | $215.4345 | $215.43 | $215.45 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.80 | 5.535% | $122.2095 | $122.21 | $122.20 | $122.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.95 | 4.352% | $100.1257 | $100.13 | $100.15 | $100.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.47 | 10.533% | $13.7835 | $13.78 | $13.80 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.44 | 11.568% | $7.185 | $7.19 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.55 | 8.367% | $183.7362 | $183.74 | $183.75 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.32 | 4.136% | $142.9996 | $143.00 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $745.80 | $785.4740 | $785.48 | $785.55 | $785.40 | |