| 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 | $207.48 | 3.713% | $215.1837 | $215.18 | $215.20 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.49 | 4.492% | $200.0917 | $200.09 | $200.10 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.97 | 12.524% | $237.3919 | $237.39 | $237.40 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.96 | 10.770% | $252.5113 | $252.51 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.43 | 7.118% | $185.7747 | $185.77 | $185.75 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.63 | 11.219% | $165.3048 | $165.30 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.56 | 12.609% | $99.7265 | $99.73 | $99.75 | $99.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,248.52 | $1,355.9846 | $1,355.97 | $1,356.00 | $1,356.00 | |