| 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 | $211.26 | 4.792% | $221.3836 | $221.38 | $221.40 | $221.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.65 | 6.297% | $209.0331 | $209.03 | $209.05 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.44 | 3.121% | $143.7919 | $143.79 | $143.80 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.63 | 8.534% | $58.2068 | $58.21 | $58.20 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.84 | 11.482% | $41.07 | $41.07 | $41.05 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.63 | 8.196% | $17.993 | $17.99 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.68 | 4.220% | $155.9965 | $156.00 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.13 | $847.4749 | $847.47 | $847.50 | $847.50 | |