| 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 | $203.91 | 5.464% | $215.0516 | $215.05 | $215.05 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.76 | 5.480% | $217.0356 | $217.04 | $217.05 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.43 | 7.516% | $201.5172 | $201.52 | $201.50 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.88 | 13.765% | $80.6366 | $80.64 | $80.65 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.58 | 10.513% | $61.4231 | $61.42 | $61.40 | $61.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.60 | 12.354% | $275.9414 | $275.94 | $275.95 | $275.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.70 | 4.807% | $134.8866 | $134.89 | $134.90 | $134.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,097.86 | $1,186.4921 | $1,186.50 | $1,186.50 | $1,186.40 | |