| 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 | $214.38 | 6.535% | $228.3897 | $228.39 | $228.40 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.73 | 4.718% | $76.1614 | $76.16 | $76.15 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.45 | 3.800% | $214.2951 | $214.30 | $214.30 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.77 | 12.334% | $116.569 | $116.57 | $116.55 | $116.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.33 | 6.300% | $9.9178 | $9.92 | $9.90 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.49 | 10.617% | $20.4531 | $20.45 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.87 | 3.810% | $165.961 | $165.96 | $165.95 | $166.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.02 | $831.7471 | $831.75 | $831.70 | $831.90 | |