| 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 | $204.63 | 5.256% | $215.3854 | $215.39 | $215.40 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.40 | 11.132% | $103.7973 | $103.80 | $103.80 | $103.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.52 | 12.457% | $62.4361 | $62.44 | $62.45 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.37 | 9.523% | $183.3086 | $183.31 | $183.30 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.94 | 10.640% | $204.6176 | $204.62 | $204.60 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.34 | 7.146% | $20.722 | $20.72 | $20.70 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.28 | 3.771% | $153.8716 | $153.87 | $153.85 | $153.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.48 | $944.1386 | $944.15 | $944.10 | $944.10 | |