| 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 | $202.33 | 6.195% | $214.8643 | $214.86 | $214.85 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.63 | 5.647% | $90.4655 | $90.47 | $90.45 | $90.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.60 | 12.154% | $240.6825 | $240.68 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.80 | 6.716% | $147.0546 | $147.05 | $147.05 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.84 | 4.537% | $18.6494 | $18.65 | $18.65 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.91 | 13.370% | $121.2039 | $121.20 | $121.20 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.58 | 11.190% | $8.4282 | $8.43 | $8.45 | $8.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.69 | $841.3484 | $841.34 | $841.35 | $841.40 | |