| 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 | $204.25 | 5.688% | $215.8677 | $215.87 | $215.85 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.59 | 7.580% | $257.7509 | $257.75 | $257.75 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.56 | 6.492% | $223.1646 | $223.16 | $223.15 | $223.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.99 | 5.711% | $50.7307 | $50.73 | $50.75 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.35 | 13.632% | $243.5702 | $243.57 | $243.55 | $243.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.97 | 6.590% | $21.286 | $21.29 | $21.30 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.48 | 9.424% | $172.3209 | $172.32 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,093.19 | $1,184.6910 | $1,184.69 | $1,184.65 | $1,184.80 | |