| 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 | $203.81 | 6.107% | $216.2567 | $216.26 | $216.25 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.54 | 3.786% | $158.3152 | $158.32 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.78 | 9.324% | $44.5823 | $44.58 | $44.60 | $44.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.56 | 4.708% | $138.8009 | $138.80 | $138.80 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.50 | 13.377% | $37.9813 | $37.98 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.85 | 8.419% | $24.7737 | $24.77 | $24.75 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.90 | 11.383% | $219.3131 | $219.31 | $219.30 | $219.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.94 | $840.0232 | $840.02 | $840.00 | $840.10 | |