| 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 | $204.33 | 5.427% | $215.419 | $215.42 | $215.40 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.87 | 5.672% | $97.0809 | $97.08 | $97.10 | $97.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.41 | 12.473% | $84.8159 | $84.82 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.40 | 13.137% | $282.1637 | $282.16 | $282.15 | $282.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.49 | 12.477% | $20.797 | $20.80 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.52 | 7.862% | $183.9263 | $183.93 | $183.95 | $183.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.80 | 8.490% | $190.7254 | $190.73 | $190.75 | $190.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $985.82 | $1,074.9282 | $1,074.94 | $1,074.95 | $1,074.90 | |