| 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 | $200.95 | 7.188% | $215.3943 | $215.39 | $215.40 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.91 | 7.748% | $263.8856 | $263.89 | $263.90 | $263.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.29 | 10.688% | $140.8948 | $140.89 | $140.90 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.43 | 10.297% | $45.696 | $45.70 | $45.70 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.71 | 6.225% | $47.4932 | $47.49 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.73 | 6.324% | $176.2108 | $176.21 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.61 | 4.820% | $184.0744 | $184.07 | $184.05 | $184.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.63 | $1,073.6491 | $1,073.64 | $1,073.65 | $1,073.70 | |