| 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 | $205.86 | 4.518% | $215.1608 | $215.16 | $215.15 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.65 | 5.230% | $97.4956 | $97.50 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.56 | 9.224% | $171.0011 | $171.00 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.81 | 3.795% | $115.0152 | $115.02 | $115.00 | $115.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.88 | 12.816% | $61.9134 | $61.91 | $61.90 | $61.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.78 | 5.269% | $54.5083 | $54.51 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.55 | 3.477% | $133.0197 | $133.02 | $133.00 | $133.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.09 | $848.1141 | $848.12 | $848.05 | $848.10 | |