| 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 | $202.68 | 5.818% | $214.4719 | $214.47 | $214.45 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.32 | 12.203% | $37.386 | $37.39 | $37.40 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.33 | 4.708% | $16.0517 | $16.05 | $16.05 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.34 | 9.174% | $160.857 | $160.86 | $160.85 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.53 | 13.333% | $73.1338 | $73.13 | $73.15 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.36 | 9.247% | $25.5201 | $25.52 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.98 | 9.398% | $269.0972 | $269.10 | $269.10 | $269.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $732.54 | $796.5177 | $796.52 | $796.50 | $796.60 | |