| 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 | $203.55 | 5.341% | $214.4216 | $214.42 | $214.40 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.28 | 3.629% | $214.8022 | $214.80 | $214.80 | $214.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.77 | 6.696% | $234.4858 | $234.49 | $234.50 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.85 | 5.116% | $81.8328 | $81.83 | $81.85 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.62 | 13.606% | $149.5282 | $149.53 | $149.55 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.82 | 7.316% | $195.122 | $195.12 | $195.10 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.55 | 6.561% | $30.4232 | $30.42 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,050.44 | $1,120.6158 | $1,120.61 | $1,120.60 | $1,120.50 | |