| 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 | $201.76 | 6.808% | $215.4958 | $215.50 | $215.50 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.55 | 11.334% | $255.5672 | $255.57 | $255.55 | $255.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.68 | 6.219% | $95.2572 | $95.26 | $95.25 | $95.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.37 | 8.120% | $178.798 | $178.80 | $178.80 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.92 | 3.668% | $79.7414 | $79.74 | $79.75 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.65 | 11.464% | $76.52 | $76.52 | $76.50 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.32 | 4.172% | $190.9681 | $190.97 | $190.95 | $191.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,015.25 | $1,092.3477 | $1,092.36 | $1,092.30 | $1,092.40 | |