| 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 | $198.61 | 8.629% | $215.7481 | $215.75 | $215.75 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.42 | 10.511% | $238.0628 | $238.06 | $238.05 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.54 | 13.698% | $281.448 | $281.45 | $281.45 | $281.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.25 | 3.180% | $237.572 | $237.57 | $237.55 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.54 | 5.268% | $90.0462 | $90.05 | $90.05 | $90.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.55 | 5.698% | $256.3705 | $256.37 | $256.35 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.84 | 12.546% | $262.0521 | $262.05 | $262.05 | $262.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,452.75 | $1,581.2997 | $1,581.30 | $1,581.25 | $1,581.30 | |