| 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 | $205.77 | 4.440% | $214.9062 | $214.91 | $214.90 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.92 | 8.434% | $63.8893 | $63.89 | $63.90 | $63.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.93 | 9.257% | $234.8261 | $234.83 | $234.85 | $234.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.94 | 7.250% | $185.4782 | $185.48 | $185.50 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.60 | 12.462% | $40.0365 | $40.04 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.90 | 8.128% | $197.7661 | $197.77 | $197.75 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.97 | 11.717% | $207.7601 | $207.76 | $207.75 | $207.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,057.03 | $1,144.6625 | $1,144.68 | $1,144.70 | $1,144.70 | |