| 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 | $201.30 | 3.334% | $208.0113 | $208.01 | $208.00 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.62 | 6.507% | $78.4105 | $78.41 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.30 | 12.442% | $173.498 | $173.50 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.79 | 9.860% | $213.9963 | $214.00 | $214.00 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.46 | 4.496% | $17.2 | $17.20 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.77 | 13.500% | $95.079 | $95.08 | $95.10 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.36 | 6.558% | $43.0068 | $43.01 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $764.60 | $829.2019 | $829.21 | $829.20 | $829.20 | |