| 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 | $204.44 | 5.335% | $215.3469 | $215.35 | $215.35 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.52 | 3.282% | $110.016 | $110.02 | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.36 | 13.234% | $165.7293 | $165.73 | $165.75 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.84 | 6.449% | $136.0844 | $136.08 | $136.10 | $136.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.95 | 11.264% | $194.6564 | $194.66 | $194.65 | $194.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.36 | 10.754% | $20.3344 | $20.33 | $20.35 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.87 | 13.122% | $231.753 | $231.75 | $231.75 | $231.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $983.34 | $1,073.9204 | $1,073.92 | $1,073.95 | $1,073.90 | |