| 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 | $206.39 | 4.595% | $215.8736 | $215.87 | $215.85 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.88 | 6.330% | $151.9243 | $151.92 | $151.90 | $151.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.57 | 3.815% | $52.4992 | $52.50 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.37 | 11.560% | $18.2624 | $18.26 | $18.25 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.99 | 9.377% | $49.2087 | $49.21 | $49.20 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.90 | 7.477% | $129.9397 | $129.94 | $129.95 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.51 | 7.845% | $81.4338 | $81.43 | $81.45 | $81.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $657.61 | $699.1417 | $699.13 | $699.10 | $699.10 | |