| 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 | $202.47 | 5.709% | $214.029 | $214.03 | $214.05 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.52 | 10.710% | $142.2845 | $142.28 | $142.30 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.58 | 10.840% | $100.3989 | $100.40 | $100.40 | $100.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.54 | 11.407% | $48.5066 | $48.51 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.31 | 12.610% | $93.8154 | $93.82 | $93.80 | $93.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.48 | 13.628% | $238.0279 | $238.03 | $238.05 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.84 | 9.638% | $18.463 | $18.46 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $774.74 | $855.5253 | $855.53 | $855.55 | $855.50 | |