| 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 | $204.40 | 3.448% | $211.4477 | $211.45 | $211.45 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.74 | 7.690% | $150.486 | $150.49 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.62 | 13.608% | $218.8317 | $218.83 | $218.85 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.97 | 8.189% | $80.0274 | $80.03 | $80.05 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.61 | 11.202% | $69.6236 | $69.62 | $69.60 | $69.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.29 | 7.252% | $60.3722 | $60.37 | $60.35 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.42 | 8.392% | $143.5327 | $143.53 | $143.55 | $143.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $862.05 | $934.3213 | $934.32 | $934.35 | $934.20 | |