| 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 | $207.97 | 3.498% | $215.2448 | $215.24 | $215.25 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.86 | 4.574% | $80.3756 | $80.38 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.96 | 5.324% | $107.3884 | $107.39 | $107.40 | $107.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.36 | 12.245% | $54.2817 | $54.28 | $54.30 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.55 | 9.458% | $123.195 | $123.20 | $123.20 | $123.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.69 | 10.813% | $31.7922 | $31.79 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.57 | 3.840% | $241.5007 | $241.50 | $241.50 | $241.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $808.96 | $853.7784 | $853.78 | $853.85 | $853.80 | |