| 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 | $203.48 | 5.783% | $215.2472 | $215.25 | $215.25 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.51 | 9.657% | $56.4843 | $56.48 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.30 | 6.696% | $29.128 | $29.13 | $29.15 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.91 | 11.501% | $87.9854 | $87.99 | $88.00 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.57 | 7.471% | $170.4168 | $170.42 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.65 | 13.427% | $250.2767 | $250.28 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.85 | 5.775% | $126.7713 | $126.77 | $126.75 | $126.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $860.27 | $936.3097 | $936.32 | $936.35 | $936.30 | |