| 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 | $203.99 | 5.807% | $215.8357 | $215.84 | $215.85 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.69 | 7.383% | $73.7614 | $73.76 | $73.75 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.99 | 11.628% | $215.4309 | $215.43 | $215.45 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.32 | 3.480% | $50.0015 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.60 | 8.745% | $250.766 | $250.77 | $250.75 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.34 | 10.468% | $15.8411 | $15.84 | $15.85 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.99 | 3.672% | $154.4609 | $154.46 | $154.45 | $154.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $907.92 | $976.0975 | $976.10 | $976.10 | $976.10 | |