| 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 | $208.78 | 3.199% | $215.4589 | $215.46 | $215.45 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.80 | 5.227% | $146.0551 | $146.06 | $146.05 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.28 | 4.370% | $42.0402 | $42.04 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.77 | 13.873% | $216.0968 | $216.10 | $216.10 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.98 | 10.279% | $152.163 | $152.16 | $152.15 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.91 | 12.634% | $15.6674 | $15.67 | $15.65 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.67 | 7.138% | $135.7117 | $135.71 | $135.70 | $135.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $856.19 | $923.1931 | $923.20 | $923.15 | $923.30 | |