| 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 | $203.36 | 6.442% | $216.4605 | $216.46 | $216.45 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.91 | 6.582% | $34.0103 | $34.01 | $34.00 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.69 | 7.476% | $225.3664 | $225.37 | $225.35 | $225.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.74 | 5.450% | $42.9603 | $42.96 | $42.95 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.89 | 10.137% | $204.7337 | $204.73 | $204.75 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.54 | 12.672% | $16.3825 | $16.38 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.46 | 5.778% | $79.8201 | $79.82 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $761.59 | $819.7338 | $819.73 | $819.70 | $819.80 | |