| 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 | $203.74 | 5.716% | $215.3858 | $215.39 | $215.40 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.92 | 7.668% | $74.2048 | $74.20 | $74.20 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.39 | 12.685% | $192.004 | $192.00 | $192.00 | $192.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.73 | 12.299% | $158.0384 | $158.04 | $158.05 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.99 | 4.758% | $178.0781 | $178.08 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.87 | 5.459% | $8.2996 | $8.30 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.83 | 7.570% | $160.0964 | $160.10 | $160.10 | $160.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $910.47 | $986.1071 | $986.11 | $986.15 | $986.10 | |