| 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 | $206.26 | 4.445% | $215.4283 | $215.43 | $215.45 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.38 | 11.822% | $132.3749 | $132.37 | $132.35 | $132.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.54 | 7.771% | $236.6005 | $236.60 | $236.60 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.75 | 8.497% | $16.0033 | $16.00 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.34 | 10.394% | $73.2354 | $73.24 | $73.25 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.59 | 3.845% | $129.3805 | $129.38 | $129.40 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.41 | 12.271% | $50.9823 | $50.98 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.27 | $854.0052 | $854.00 | $854.05 | $854.00 | |