| 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 | $202.97 | 6.136% | $215.4242 | $215.42 | $215.40 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.34 | 4.159% | $153.4679 | $153.47 | $153.45 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.57 | 8.345% | $143.633 | $143.63 | $143.65 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.75 | 3.141% | $83.2864 | $83.29 | $83.30 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.46 | 10.866% | $271.023 | $271.02 | $271.00 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.74 | 6.326% | $8.2296 | $8.23 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.78 | 9.771% | $10.7356 | $10.74 | $10.75 | $10.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $825.61 | $885.7997 | $885.80 | $885.80 | $885.70 | |