| 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 | $208.44 | 4.687% | $218.2096 | $218.21 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.90 | 13.550% | $214.496 | $214.50 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.27 | 10.451% | $25.7019 | $25.70 | $25.70 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.38 | 9.479% | $176.6772 | $176.68 | $176.70 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.52 | 10.148% | $58.9512 | $58.95 | $58.95 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.64 | 11.247% | $84.1472 | $84.15 | $84.15 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.61 | 10.251% | $81.1558 | $81.16 | $81.15 | $81.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.76 | $859.3389 | $859.35 | $859.35 | $859.40 | |