| 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 | $196.67 | 9.539% | $215.4304 | $215.43 | $215.45 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.47 | 6.404% | $87.7514 | $87.75 | $87.75 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.68 | 10.143% | $108.6891 | $108.69 | $108.70 | $108.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.76 | 9.494% | $97.1869 | $97.19 | $97.20 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.60 | 12.458% | $248.0823 | $248.08 | $248.10 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.62 | 9.111% | $8.3143 | $8.31 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.94 | 11.185% | $250.0995 | $250.10 | $250.10 | $250.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $919.74 | $1,015.5539 | $1,015.55 | $1,015.60 | $1,015.60 | |