| 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 | $203.25 | 5.858% | $215.1564 | $215.16 | $215.15 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.40 | 7.810% | $220.3636 | $220.36 | $220.35 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.46 | 12.587% | $38.7975 | $38.80 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.63 | 4.716% | $7.9898 | $7.99 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.57 | 6.417% | $47.4301 | $47.43 | $47.45 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.93 | 3.774% | $246.9095 | $246.91 | $246.90 | $246.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.55 | 4.508% | $208.5457 | $208.55 | $208.55 | $208.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $931.79 | $985.1926 | $985.20 | $985.20 | $985.20 | |