| 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 | $202.87 | 6.212% | $215.4723 | $215.47 | $215.45 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.29 | 4.242% | $101.417 | $101.42 | $101.40 | $101.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.77 | 10.666% | $39.5852 | $39.59 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.38 | 7.777% | $120.042 | $120.04 | $120.05 | $120.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.83 | 13.299% | $33.7971 | $33.80 | $33.80 | $33.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.27 | 10.683% | $197.3146 | $197.31 | $197.30 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.44 | 4.314% | $191.3536 | $191.35 | $191.35 | $191.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $838.85 | $898.9818 | $898.98 | $898.95 | $899.00 | |