| 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 | $204.48 | 5.383% | $215.4872 | $215.49 | $215.50 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.40 | 8.824% | $108.1711 | $108.17 | $108.15 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.91 | 11.113% | $155.4582 | $155.46 | $155.45 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.44 | 9.460% | $268.6586 | $268.66 | $268.65 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.59 | 10.557% | $132.2151 | $132.22 | $132.20 | $132.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.73 | 8.432% | $58.2605 | $58.26 | $58.25 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.45 | 5.248% | $150.9783 | $150.98 | $151.00 | $151.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.00 | $1,089.2290 | $1,089.24 | $1,089.20 | $1,089.40 | |