| 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 | $204.88 | 5.611% | $216.3758 | $216.38 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.46 | 7.792% | $160.028 | $160.03 | $160.05 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.65 | 12.179% | $214.9911 | $214.99 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.26 | 6.588% | $186.8061 | $186.81 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.69 | 9.733% | $89.6409 | $89.64 | $89.65 | $89.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.64 | 11.380% | $33.013 | $33.01 | $33.00 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.97 | 8.469% | $156.1628 | $156.16 | $156.15 | $156.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $975.55 | $1,057.0177 | $1,057.02 | $1,057.05 | $1,057.00 | |