| 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 | $202.37 | 6.485% | $215.4937 | $215.49 | $215.50 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.90 | 5.513% | $165.5499 | $165.55 | $165.55 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.65 | 8.494% | $229.6276 | $229.63 | $229.65 | $229.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.59 | 9.362% | $134.0669 | $134.07 | $134.05 | $134.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.68 | 3.624% | $79.4589 | $79.46 | $79.45 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.77 | 10.347% | $121.1279 | $121.13 | $121.15 | $121.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.71 | 11.713% | $228.6877 | $228.69 | $228.70 | $228.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,084.67 | $1,174.0126 | $1,174.02 | $1,174.05 | $1,174.00 | |