| 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 | $204.65 | 5.321% | $215.5394 | $215.54 | $215.55 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.68 | 7.396% | $189.7473 | $189.75 | $189.75 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.61 | 11.515% | $171.2982 | $171.30 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.51 | 10.742% | $104.6623 | $104.66 | $104.65 | $104.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.58 | 7.124% | $177.3759 | $177.38 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.44 | 6.392% | $20.6826 | $20.68 | $20.70 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.31 | 11.560% | $162.1078 | $162.11 | $162.10 | $162.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $959.78 | $1,041.4135 | $1,041.42 | $1,041.45 | $1,041.40 | |