| 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 | $211.61 | 3.200% | $218.3815 | $218.38 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.63 | 3.285% | $160.7424 | $160.74 | $160.75 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.98 | 10.755% | $95.2271 | $95.23 | $95.25 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.96 | 4.262% | $146.9677 | $146.97 | $146.95 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.36 | 6.195% | $18.4355 | $18.44 | $18.45 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.40 | 9.280% | $155.6147 | $155.61 | $155.60 | $155.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.82 | 8.531% | $41.0464 | $41.05 | $41.05 | $41.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.76 | $836.4153 | $836.42 | $836.45 | $836.30 | |