| 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 | $203.52 | 6.115% | $215.9652 | $215.97 | $215.95 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.77 | 12.747% | $179.0084 | $179.01 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.71 | 4.499% | $38.3616 | $38.36 | $38.35 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.74 | 7.137% | $19.0061 | $19.01 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.80 | 13.323% | $223.0197 | $223.02 | $223.00 | $223.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.90 | 12.636% | $71.9744 | $71.97 | $71.95 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.88 | 6.401% | $197.7782 | $197.78 | $197.80 | $197.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $863.32 | $945.1136 | $945.12 | $945.05 | $945.20 | |