| 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 | $204.38 | 5.424% | $215.4656 | $215.47 | $215.45 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.84 | 6.708% | $88.3969 | $88.40 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.97 | 13.308% | $139.3348 | $139.33 | $139.35 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.51 | 11.206% | $209.6344 | $209.63 | $209.65 | $209.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.35 | 11.502% | $154.263 | $154.26 | $154.25 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.81 | 13.338% | $270.6625 | $270.66 | $270.65 | $270.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.36 | 5.554% | $93.2675 | $93.27 | $93.25 | $93.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,064.22 | $1,171.0247 | $1,171.02 | $1,171.00 | $1,171.10 | |