| 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 | $205.50 | 3.849% | $213.4097 | $213.41 | $213.40 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.45 | 4.837% | $157.7273 | $157.73 | $157.75 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.57 | 4.752% | $193.3408 | $193.34 | $193.35 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.93 | 5.371% | $62.0951 | $62.10 | $62.10 | $62.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.66 | 5.311% | $31.2352 | $31.24 | $31.25 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.72 | 10.737% | $142.5407 | $142.54 | $142.55 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.53 | 8.427% | $94.9062 | $94.91 | $94.90 | $94.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $845.36 | $895.2550 | $895.27 | $895.30 | $895.10 | |