| 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 | $199.94 | 7.626% | $215.1874 | $215.19 | $215.20 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.31 | 9.730% | $126.5297 | $126.53 | $126.55 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.97 | 10.653% | $29.8431 | $29.84 | $29.85 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.72 | 12.146% | $49.0302 | $49.03 | $49.05 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.57 | 10.452% | $35.9742 | $35.97 | $35.95 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.72 | 3.865% | $89.0331 | $89.03 | $89.05 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.59 | 8.603% | $60.3724 | $60.37 | $60.35 | $60.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $559.82 | $605.9701 | $605.96 | $606.00 | $605.90 | |