| 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 | $203.74 | 5.742% | $215.4388 | $215.44 | $215.45 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.39 | 5.695% | $241.3968 | $241.40 | $241.40 | $241.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.42 | 13.567% | $137.8931 | $137.89 | $137.90 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.62 | 10.683% | $226.4796 | $226.48 | $226.50 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.36 | 13.751% | $280.237 | $280.24 | $280.25 | $280.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.55 | 5.389% | $138.6392 | $138.64 | $138.65 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.50 | 13.598% | $88.0385 | $88.04 | $88.05 | $88.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,213.58 | $1,328.1230 | $1,328.13 | $1,328.20 | $1,328.00 | |