| 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 | $189.95 | 13.265% | $215.1469 | $215.15 | $215.15 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.75 | 7.491% | $265.234 | $265.23 | $265.25 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.64 | 5.487% | $183.1676 | $183.17 | $183.15 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.56 | 5.613% | $229.7716 | $229.77 | $229.75 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.90 | 11.542% | $38.9282 | $38.93 | $38.95 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.41 | 5.742% | $98.7736 | $98.77 | $98.75 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.59 | 5.676% | $122.1509 | $122.15 | $122.15 | $122.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,071.80 | $1,153.1728 | $1,153.17 | $1,153.15 | $1,153.20 | |