| 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 | $199.84 | 6.793% | $213.4151 | $213.42 | $213.40 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.52 | 5.677% | $42.8203 | $42.82 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.27 | 9.408% | $236.6167 | $236.62 | $236.60 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.34 | 6.421% | $16.325 | $16.33 | $16.35 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.71 | 4.346% | $158.3033 | $158.30 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.40 | 7.277% | $18.6662 | $18.67 | $18.65 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.92 | 12.663% | $206.0832 | $206.08 | $206.10 | $206.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $824.00 | $892.2298 | $892.24 | $892.20 | $892.20 | |