| 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 | $207.47 | 4.105% | $215.9866 | $215.99 | $216.00 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.40 | 5.740% | $186.5254 | $186.53 | $186.55 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.42 | 6.709% | $267.2207 | $267.22 | $267.20 | $267.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.66 | 9.795% | $195.0618 | $195.06 | $195.05 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.72 | 4.104% | $172.5211 | $172.52 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.77 | 7.466% | $249.0739 | $249.07 | $249.05 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.66 | 13.525% | $275.4798 | $275.48 | $275.50 | $275.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,452.10 | $1,561.8693 | $1,561.87 | $1,561.85 | $1,561.90 | |