| 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 | $203.70 | 5.242% | $214.378 | $214.38 | $214.40 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.86 | 13.588% | $241.7834 | $241.78 | $241.80 | $241.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.97 | 9.776% | $104.2543 | $104.25 | $104.25 | $104.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.54 | 12.706% | $6.2439 | $6.24 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.91 | 4.598% | $137.9752 | $137.98 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.88 | 9.513% | $8.6296 | $8.63 | $8.65 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.85 | 7.384% | $166.2841 | $166.28 | $166.30 | $166.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.71 | $879.5485 | $879.54 | $879.65 | $879.60 | |