| 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 | $203.78 | 5.243% | $214.4642 | $214.46 | $214.45 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.68 | 3.552% | $14.1659 | $14.17 | $14.15 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.72 | 8.601% | $14.9001 | $14.90 | $14.90 | $14.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.89 | 6.670% | $130.0201 | $130.02 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.84 | 7.357% | $6.2696 | $6.27 | $6.25 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.67 | 3.508% | $78.3245 | $78.32 | $78.30 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.35 | 11.116% | $49.2799 | $49.28 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $478.93 | $507.4243 | $507.42 | $507.35 | $507.50 | |