| 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 | $201.92 | 6.530% | $215.1054 | $215.11 | $215.10 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.95 | 7.758% | $88.3077 | $88.31 | $88.30 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.57 | 8.859% | $148.6687 | $148.67 | $148.65 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.88 | 13.144% | $180.8946 | $180.89 | $180.90 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.88 | 12.534% | $86.5161 | $86.52 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.43 | 6.852% | $17.5558 | $17.56 | $17.55 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.45 | 7.123% | $50.8299 | $50.83 | $50.85 | $50.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $721.08 | $787.8782 | $787.89 | $787.85 | $787.90 | |