| 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 | $211.50 | 4.576% | $221.1782 | $221.18 | $221.20 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.72 | 4.638% | $200.612 | $200.61 | $200.60 | $200.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.58 | 8.651% | $83.2049 | $83.20 | $83.20 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.33 | 8.668% | $49.2592 | $49.26 | $49.25 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.93 | 9.162% | $28.3057 | $28.31 | $28.30 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.87 | 8.652% | $143.2794 | $143.28 | $143.30 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.36 | 8.674% | $60.1619 | $60.16 | $60.15 | $60.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $738.29 | $786.0013 | $786.00 | $786.00 | $786.10 | |