| 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 | $205.52 | 4.743% | $215.2678 | $215.27 | $215.25 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.94 | 11.384% | $56.739 | $56.74 | $56.75 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.60 | 13.253% | $240.7759 | $240.78 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.50 | 3.839% | $5.7111 | $5.71 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.95 | 11.635% | $88.1358 | $88.14 | $88.15 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.92 | 8.465% | $10.7597 | $10.76 | $10.75 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.96 | 10.161% | $261.0375 | $261.04 | $261.05 | $261.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.39 | $878.4268 | $878.44 | $878.45 | $878.40 | |