| 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 | $196.84 | 10.825% | $218.1479 | $218.15 | $218.15 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.80 | 8.529% | $143.0412 | $143.04 | $143.05 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.82 | 9.203% | $159.2398 | $159.24 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.67 | 3.436% | $52.411 | $52.41 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.54 | 8.295% | $44.9857 | $44.99 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.38 | 4.334% | $142.2907 | $142.29 | $142.30 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.66 | 7.730% | $38.4165 | $38.42 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $738.71 | $798.5328 | $798.54 | $798.55 | $798.40 | |