| 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 | $203.56 | 5.819% | $215.4052 | $215.41 | $215.40 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.57 | 12.116% | $86.9684 | $86.97 | $86.95 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.32 | 8.235% | $227.6399 | $227.64 | $227.65 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.62 | 9.586% | $24.7884 | $24.79 | $24.80 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.84 | 6.863% | $227.4472 | $227.45 | $227.45 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.87 | 3.628% | $157.3798 | $157.38 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.37 | 13.323% | $40.0823 | $40.08 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.15 | $979.7112 | $979.72 | $979.75 | $979.70 | |