| 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 | $195.56 | 6.515% | $208.3007 | $208.30 | $208.30 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.74 | 11.386% | $76.5667 | $76.57 | $76.55 | $76.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.30 | 5.161% | $240.0826 | $240.08 | $240.10 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.58 | 8.265% | $214.9926 | $214.99 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.95 | 8.489% | $52.0205 | $52.02 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.46 | 10.697% | $42.5741 | $42.57 | $42.55 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.33 | 12.815% | $253.0779 | $253.08 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.92 | $1,087.6151 | $1,087.61 | $1,087.60 | $1,087.70 | |