| 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 | $205.62 | 4.343% | $214.5501 | $214.55 | $214.55 | $214.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.29 | 7.523% | $150.844 | $150.84 | $150.85 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.43 | 8.155% | $112.9463 | $112.95 | $112.95 | $112.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.63 | 11.120% | $80.7065 | $80.71 | $80.70 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.79 | 12.116% | $165.6962 | $165.70 | $165.70 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.69 | 3.310% | $64.765 | $64.77 | $64.75 | $64.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.94 | 10.393% | $31.9477 | $31.95 | $31.95 | $31.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $762.39 | $821.4558 | $821.47 | $821.45 | $821.40 | |