| 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 | $208.60 | 3.533% | $215.9698 | $215.97 | $215.95 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.87 | 13.613% | $53.2504 | $53.25 | $53.25 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.58 | 5.489% | $26.9841 | $26.98 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.57 | 9.579% | $100.3415 | $100.34 | $100.35 | $100.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.72 | 11.740% | $245.5151 | $245.52 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.60 | 13.137% | $135.3119 | $135.31 | $135.30 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.35 | 8.693% | $7.9889 | $7.99 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $719.29 | $785.3617 | $785.36 | $785.35 | $785.40 | |