| 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 | $203.94 | 4.135% | $212.3729 | $212.37 | $212.35 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.50 | 10.467% | $146.3688 | $146.37 | $146.35 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.98 | 3.176% | $23.7098 | $23.71 | $23.70 | $23.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.55 | 13.368% | $98.12 | $98.12 | $98.10 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.97 | 8.350% | $189.58 | $189.58 | $189.60 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.74 | 5.795% | $127.7369 | $127.74 | $127.75 | $127.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.89 | 5.353% | $82.0595 | $82.06 | $82.05 | $82.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $819.57 | $879.9479 | $879.95 | $879.90 | $880.00 | |