| 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 | $215.40 | 6.200% | $228.7548 | $228.75 | $228.75 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.29 | 3.470% | $177.2338 | $177.23 | $177.25 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.75 | 4.340% | $45.6488 | $45.65 | $45.65 | $45.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.70 | 12.401% | $164.8923 | $164.89 | $164.90 | $164.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.92 | 7.574% | $216.1377 | $216.14 | $216.15 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.76 | 7.517% | $41.6736 | $41.67 | $41.65 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.33 | 8.372% | $79.4692 | $79.47 | $79.45 | $79.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $890.15 | $953.8102 | $953.80 | $953.80 | $953.80 | |