| 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 | $203.32 | 6.173% | $215.8709 | $215.87 | $215.85 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.54 | 11.366% | $119.763 | $119.76 | $119.75 | $119.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.86 | 4.160% | $180.051 | $180.05 | $180.05 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.83 | 7.262% | $237.9393 | $237.94 | $237.95 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.54 | 11.715% | $278.7736 | $278.77 | $278.75 | $278.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.77 | 10.675% | $84.9652 | $84.97 | $84.95 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.85 | 5.793% | $164.8784 | $164.88 | $164.90 | $164.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,187.71 | $1,282.2414 | $1,282.24 | $1,282.20 | $1,282.40 | |