| 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 | $203.96 | 3.186% | $210.4582 | $210.46 | $210.45 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.79 | 4.622% | $151.4822 | $151.48 | $151.50 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.65 | 8.298% | $140.4084 | $140.41 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.74 | 5.427% | $148.378 | $148.38 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.76 | 11.253% | $31.9964 | $32.00 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.70 | 11.294% | $82.0237 | $82.02 | $82.00 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.65 | 6.769% | $15.6417 | $15.64 | $15.65 | $15.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $736.25 | $780.3886 | $780.39 | $780.40 | $780.40 | |