| 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 | $198.81 | 7.840% | $214.3967 | $214.40 | $214.40 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.26 | 8.448% | $82.7024 | $82.70 | $82.70 | $82.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.88 | 13.273% | $179.9681 | $179.97 | $179.95 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.92 | 13.184% | $166.2899 | $166.29 | $166.30 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.95 | 4.551% | $18.7669 | $18.77 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.67 | 5.655% | $160.2469 | $160.25 | $160.25 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.86 | 9.180% | $40.2437 | $40.24 | $40.25 | $40.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.35 | $862.6146 | $862.62 | $862.60 | $862.60 | |