| 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 | $204.65 | 5.285% | $215.4658 | $215.47 | $215.45 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.37 | 7.718% | $74.724 | $74.72 | $74.70 | $74.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.45 | 5.349% | $242.7768 | $242.78 | $242.80 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.32 | 8.862% | $66.7542 | $66.75 | $66.75 | $66.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.35 | 4.661% | $97.701 | $97.70 | $97.70 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.54 | 11.719% | $270.9633 | $270.96 | $270.95 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.66 | 4.565% | $146.0355 | $146.04 | $146.05 | $146.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,041.34 | $1,114.4206 | $1,114.42 | $1,114.40 | $1,114.50 | |