| 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 | $199.32 | 7.395% | $214.0597 | $214.06 | $214.05 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.55 | 12.498% | $65.8676 | $65.87 | $65.85 | $65.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.40 | 6.576% | $50.517 | $50.52 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.47 | 4.150% | $48.3985 | $48.40 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.40 | 3.871% | $17.0348 | $17.03 | $17.05 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.36 | 8.874% | $238.826 | $238.83 | $238.85 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.36 | 6.664% | $233.9782 | $233.98 | $234.00 | $234.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.86 | $868.6818 | $868.69 | $868.70 | $868.70 | |