| 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 | $206.45 | 5.314% | $217.4208 | $217.42 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.93 | 3.381% | $14.401 | $14.40 | $14.40 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.47 | 8.128% | $52.4096 | $52.41 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.82 | 3.310% | $124.8191 | $124.82 | $124.80 | $124.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.72 | 12.161% | $216.1567 | $216.16 | $216.15 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.84 | 8.802% | $104.2758 | $104.28 | $104.30 | $104.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.87 | 3.572% | $171.7949 | $171.79 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $844.10 | $901.2779 | $901.28 | $901.25 | $901.30 | |