| 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 | $211.98 | 3.498% | $219.3951 | $219.40 | $219.40 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.50 | 12.584% | $8.4438 | $8.44 | $8.45 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.43 | 13.810% | $40.3229 | $40.32 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.82 | 11.448% | $151.3687 | $151.37 | $151.35 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.37 | 7.299% | $137.7397 | $137.74 | $137.75 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.88 | 13.401% | $264.0882 | $264.09 | $264.10 | $264.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.50 | 9.414% | $68.3838 | $68.38 | $68.40 | $68.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $814.48 | $889.7422 | $889.74 | $889.75 | $889.70 | |