| 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 | $191.47 | 12.525% | $215.4516 | $215.45 | $215.45 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.94 | 5.134% | $51.4526 | $51.45 | $51.45 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.53 | 13.424% | $17.6147 | $17.61 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.57 | 5.692% | $188.7342 | $188.73 | $188.75 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.77 | 13.599% | $138.3295 | $138.33 | $138.35 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.95 | 5.408% | $64.2462 | $64.25 | $64.25 | $64.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.78 | 11.163% | $198.7372 | $198.74 | $198.75 | $198.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.01 | $874.5660 | $874.56 | $874.60 | $874.50 | |