| 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 | $209.47 | 4.141% | $218.1442 | $218.14 | $218.15 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.95 | 6.462% | $139.412 | $139.41 | $139.40 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.90 | 6.741% | $245.3976 | $245.40 | $245.40 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.52 | 10.608% | $22.6968 | $22.70 | $22.70 | $22.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.41 | 4.166% | $91.0515 | $91.05 | $91.05 | $91.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.51 | 6.254% | $85.5451 | $85.55 | $85.55 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.74 | 13.850% | $48.6595 | $48.66 | $48.65 | $48.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.50 | $850.9067 | $850.91 | $850.90 | $850.90 | |