| 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 | $203.88 | 5.524% | $215.1423 | $215.14 | $215.15 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.30 | 3.873% | $245.4519 | $245.45 | $245.45 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.85 | 10.670% | $178.0127 | $178.01 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.58 | 6.619% | $42.1998 | $42.20 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.49 | 10.631% | $189.7211 | $189.72 | $189.70 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.49 | 13.556% | $33.4877 | $33.49 | $33.50 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.44 | 3.848% | $203.999 | $204.00 | $204.00 | $204.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.03 | $1,108.0145 | $1,108.01 | $1,108.00 | $1,108.00 | |