| 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 | $195.47 | 9.686% | $214.4032 | $214.40 | $214.40 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.66 | 3.447% | $144.4741 | $144.47 | $144.45 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.88 | 5.621% | $51.6275 | $51.63 | $51.65 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.84 | 12.648% | $12.211 | $12.21 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.67 | 8.150% | $75.3481 | $75.35 | $75.35 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.75 | 8.563% | $49.6676 | $49.67 | $49.65 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.88 | 9.550% | $37.1155 | $37.12 | $37.10 | $37.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $544.15 | $584.8470 | $584.85 | $584.80 | $584.80 | |