| 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 | $204.73 | 4.256% | $213.4433 | $213.44 | $213.45 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.54 | 10.623% | $51.4839 | $51.48 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.84 | 4.459% | $83.4001 | $83.40 | $83.40 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.32 | 12.650% | $85.9745 | $85.97 | $85.95 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.94 | 5.286% | $18.8883 | $18.89 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.95 | 4.542% | $249.8031 | $249.80 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.56 | 13.627% | $138.125 | $138.13 | $138.15 | $138.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.88 | $841.1182 | $841.11 | $841.15 | $841.10 | |