| 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 | $204.26 | 5.342% | $215.1716 | $215.17 | $215.15 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.96 | 5.335% | $192.7209 | $192.72 | $192.70 | $192.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.55 | 5.372% | $186.0343 | $186.03 | $186.05 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.45 | 4.431% | $119.5213 | $119.52 | $119.50 | $119.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.36 | 12.160% | $101.3478 | $101.35 | $101.35 | $101.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.39 | 11.619% | $161.1667 | $161.17 | $161.15 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.27 | 5.106% | $211.5468 | $211.55 | $211.55 | $211.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,114.24 | $1,187.5094 | $1,187.51 | $1,187.45 | $1,187.40 | |