| 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 | $203.30 | 6.505% | $216.5247 | $216.52 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.50 | 6.373% | $142.008 | $142.01 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.62 | 7.486% | $160.8206 | $160.82 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.55 | 8.170% | $56.8433 | $56.84 | $56.85 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.35 | 13.104% | $50.1616 | $50.16 | $50.15 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.96 | 5.401% | $170.7075 | $170.71 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.60 | 5.258% | $56.4183 | $56.42 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.88 | $853.4840 | $853.48 | $853.40 | $853.40 | |