| 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 | $206.59 | 4.254% | $215.3783 | $215.38 | $215.40 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.74 | 5.325% | $217.7489 | $217.75 | $217.75 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.35 | 10.566% | $185.0322 | $185.03 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.43 | 5.796% | $226.8584 | $226.86 | $226.85 | $226.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.64 | 6.829% | $123.5371 | $123.54 | $123.55 | $123.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.60 | 12.491% | $15.2988 | $15.30 | $15.30 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.63 | 5.545% | $195.9232 | $195.92 | $195.90 | $195.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,109.98 | $1,179.7769 | $1,179.78 | $1,179.80 | $1,179.70 | |