| 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 | $200.32 | 7.757% | $215.8588 | $215.86 | $215.85 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.41 | 3.615% | $60.5215 | $60.52 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.70 | 5.461% | $93.5439 | $93.54 | $93.55 | $93.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.74 | 13.537% | $152.9798 | $152.98 | $153.00 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.72 | 8.328% | $157.8556 | $157.86 | $157.85 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.62 | 5.805% | $199.5694 | $199.57 | $199.55 | $199.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.72 | 7.481% | $202.8381 | $202.84 | $202.85 | $202.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.23 | $1,083.1671 | $1,083.17 | $1,083.15 | $1,083.20 | |