| 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 | $189.85 | 13.273% | $215.0488 | $215.05 | $215.05 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.73 | 7.260% | $177.762 | $177.76 | $177.75 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.50 | 6.835% | $53.9517 | $53.95 | $53.95 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.47 | 3.726% | $133.2568 | $133.26 | $133.25 | $133.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.45 | 10.676% | $199.7148 | $199.71 | $199.70 | $199.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.75 | 6.745% | $228.1674 | $228.17 | $228.15 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.27 | 4.863% | $9.7208 | $9.72 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $938.02 | $1,017.6223 | $1,017.62 | $1,017.55 | $1,017.70 | |