| 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 | $199.68 | 7.249% | $214.1548 | $214.15 | $214.15 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.91 | 7.350% | $7.4179 | $7.42 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.99 | 13.746% | $20.4629 | $20.46 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.68 | 13.187% | $13.2202 | $13.22 | $13.20 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.79 | 9.803% | $157.8857 | $157.89 | $157.90 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.41 | 9.116% | $87.7402 | $87.74 | $87.75 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.75 | 11.201% | $77.5627 | $77.56 | $77.55 | $77.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $530.21 | $578.4444 | $578.44 | $578.40 | $578.50 | |