| 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 | $207.88 | 3.168% | $214.4656 | $214.47 | $214.45 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.89 | 10.418% | $44.0457 | $44.05 | $44.05 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.58 | 6.805% | $164.0311 | $164.03 | $164.05 | $164.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.56 | 10.474% | $38.1798 | $38.18 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.89 | 5.366% | $55.7281 | $55.73 | $55.75 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.66 | 10.797% | $10.703 | $10.70 | $10.70 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.97 | 9.179% | $155.0014 | $155.00 | $155.00 | $155.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $640.43 | $682.1547 | $682.16 | $682.20 | $682.10 | |