| 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 | $203.47 | 5.363% | $214.3821 | $214.38 | $214.40 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.91 | 5.693% | $242.9988 | $243.00 | $243.00 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.41 | 9.547% | $117.6644 | $117.66 | $117.65 | $117.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.34 | 3.326% | $241.1009 | $241.10 | $241.10 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.39 | 7.562% | $215.5435 | $215.54 | $215.55 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.61 | 4.506% | $10.043 | $10.04 | $10.05 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.68 | 12.862% | $140.7163 | $140.72 | $140.70 | $140.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,108.81 | $1,182.4490 | $1,182.44 | $1,182.45 | $1,182.40 | |