| 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 | $197.87 | 8.365% | $214.4218 | $214.42 | $214.40 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.52 | 12.366% | $270.2627 | $270.26 | $270.25 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.70 | 10.298% | $55.9211 | $55.92 | $55.90 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.70 | 8.704% | $6.1961 | $6.20 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.71 | 9.738% | $75.401 | $75.40 | $75.40 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.61 | 3.409% | $37.858 | $37.86 | $37.85 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.41 | 13.308% | $179.4912 | $179.49 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $758.52 | $839.5519 | $839.55 | $839.50 | $839.60 | |