| 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 | $202.62 | 6.582% | $215.9564 | $215.96 | $215.95 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.46 | 5.517% | $75.4024 | $75.40 | $75.40 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.68 | 9.449% | $19.3506 | $19.35 | $19.35 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.85 | 5.469% | $89.4904 | $89.49 | $89.50 | $89.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.64 | 10.562% | $249.4721 | $249.47 | $249.45 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.53 | 9.259% | $44.2827 | $44.28 | $44.30 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.38 | 7.769% | $195.4714 | $195.47 | $195.45 | $195.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $824.16 | $889.4260 | $889.42 | $889.40 | $889.60 | |