| 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 | $205.45 | 5.753% | $217.2695 | $217.27 | $217.25 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.33 | 5.869% | $15.171 | $15.17 | $15.15 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.78 | 5.838% | $14.5845 | $14.58 | $14.60 | $14.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.93 | 13.807% | $149.0075 | $149.01 | $149.00 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.88 | 6.680% | $215.3656 | $215.37 | $215.35 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.32 | 7.432% | $10.0127 | $10.01 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.83 | 7.829% | $246.7451 | $246.75 | $246.75 | $246.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.52 | $868.1559 | $868.16 | $868.10 | $868.20 | |