| 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 | $199.97 | 7.403% | $214.7738 | $214.77 | $214.75 | $214.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.61 | 5.834% | $138.2298 | $138.23 | $138.25 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.68 | 11.208% | $234.293 | $234.29 | $234.30 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.71 | 13.671% | $82.6502 | $82.65 | $82.65 | $82.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.89 | 3.676% | $21.6579 | $21.66 | $21.65 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.38 | 12.167% | $115.9582 | $115.96 | $115.95 | $116.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.82 | 11.800% | $102.6548 | $102.65 | $102.65 | $102.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $830.06 | $910.2177 | $910.21 | $910.20 | $910.40 | |