| 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 | $197.79 | 8.719% | $215.0353 | $215.04 | $215.05 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.64 | 8.510% | $151.5234 | $151.52 | $151.50 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.97 | 7.755% | $140.0492 | $140.05 | $140.05 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.59 | 6.831% | $51.9092 | $51.91 | $51.90 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.80 | 10.398% | $20.7548 | $20.75 | $20.75 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.39 | 3.599% | $22.1598 | $22.16 | $22.15 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.70 | 8.172% | $80.8045 | $80.80 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $630.88 | $682.2362 | $682.23 | $682.20 | $682.20 | |