| 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 | $202.84 | 6.297% | $215.6128 | $215.61 | $215.60 | $215.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.61 | 4.230% | $259.1262 | $259.13 | $259.15 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.56 | 10.261% | $157.1881 | $157.19 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.71 | 5.715% | $67.351 | $67.35 | $67.35 | $67.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.49 | 9.791% | $246.4698 | $246.47 | $246.45 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.78 | 3.595% | $8.0597 | $8.06 | $8.05 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.33 | 6.247% | $219.2194 | $219.22 | $219.20 | $219.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.32 | $1,173.0270 | $1,173.03 | $1,173.00 | $1,173.10 | |