| 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 | $191.78 | 12.511% | $215.7736 | $215.77 | $215.75 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.94 | 12.499% | $15.6824 | $15.68 | $15.70 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.98 | 5.727% | $167.0275 | $167.03 | $167.05 | $167.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.76 | 11.843% | $7.5606 | $7.56 | $7.55 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.63 | 12.369% | $27.6765 | $27.68 | $27.70 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.82 | 11.175% | $45.3816 | $45.38 | $45.40 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.67 | 10.518% | $105.7326 | $105.73 | $105.75 | $105.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $531.58 | $584.8348 | $584.83 | $584.90 | $584.90 | |