| 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 | $202.55 | 5.748% | $214.1926 | $214.19 | $214.20 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.97 | 6.275% | $7.4074 | $7.41 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.99 | 7.823% | $148.785 | $148.79 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.63 | 5.218% | $146.9159 | $146.92 | $146.90 | $146.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.97 | 5.710% | $58.1088 | $58.11 | $58.10 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.49 | 10.451% | $177.2628 | $177.26 | $177.25 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.75 | 9.600% | $90.694 | $90.69 | $90.70 | $90.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.35 | $843.3665 | $843.37 | $843.35 | $843.40 | |