| 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 | $205.29 | 3.874% | $213.2429 | $213.24 | $213.25 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.78 | 4.181% | $123.7462 | $123.75 | $123.75 | $123.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.81 | 10.769% | $210.2506 | $210.25 | $210.25 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.63 | 4.129% | $40.225 | $40.23 | $40.25 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.99 | 7.263% | $16.0787 | $16.08 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.71 | 12.295% | $90.6333 | $90.63 | $90.65 | $90.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.67 | 12.658% | $255.3619 | $255.36 | $255.35 | $255.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $874.88 | $949.5386 | $949.54 | $949.60 | $949.50 | |