| 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 | $203.80 | 5.456% | $214.9193 | $214.92 | $214.90 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.66 | 8.813% | $81.2398 | $81.24 | $81.25 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.40 | 13.222% | $140.8482 | $140.85 | $140.85 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.46 | 13.318% | $204.4937 | $204.49 | $204.50 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.59 | 13.241% | $15.3895 | $15.39 | $15.40 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.77 | 4.824% | $203.1175 | $203.12 | $203.10 | $203.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.52 | 9.866% | $10.4592 | $10.46 | $10.45 | $10.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.20 | $870.4672 | $870.47 | $870.45 | $870.40 | |