| 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 | $204.90 | 5.120% | $215.3909 | $215.39 | $215.40 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.82 | 8.369% | $14.9766 | $14.98 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.57 | 9.795% | $238.881 | $238.88 | $238.90 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.86 | 13.419% | $89.4422 | $89.44 | $89.45 | $89.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.28 | 12.357% | $23.9096 | $23.91 | $23.90 | $23.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.84 | 7.726% | $147.4123 | $147.41 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.86 | 13.260% | $226.3614 | $226.36 | $226.35 | $226.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.13 | $956.3740 | $956.37 | $956.40 | $956.40 | |