| 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 | $204.44 | 4.245% | $213.1185 | $213.12 | $213.10 | $213.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.68 | 13.750% | $70.161 | $70.16 | $70.15 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.33 | 12.870% | $69.2232 | $69.22 | $69.20 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.72 | 12.764% | $16.5989 | $16.60 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.32 | 9.342% | $219.0339 | $219.03 | $219.05 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.90 | 11.174% | $68.8167 | $68.82 | $68.80 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.58 | 4.424% | $153.0647 | $153.06 | $153.05 | $153.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $750.97 | $810.0169 | $810.01 | $809.95 | $810.00 | |