| 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 | $203.26 | 5.860% | $215.171 | $215.17 | $215.15 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.87 | 6.128% | $100.6836 | $100.68 | $100.70 | $100.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.98 | 12.412% | $165.2232 | $165.22 | $165.20 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.93 | 7.869% | $41.9934 | $41.99 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.29 | 9.593% | $83.6085 | $83.61 | $83.60 | $83.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.90 | 7.271% | $227.3072 | $227.31 | $227.30 | $227.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.38 | 7.691% | $30.5627 | $30.56 | $30.55 | $30.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.61 | $864.5496 | $864.54 | $864.50 | $864.60 | |