| 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 | $194.28 | 3.370% | $200.8272 | $200.83 | $200.85 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.52 | 5.387% | $10.0328 | $10.03 | $10.05 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.43 | 9.263% | $149.0675 | $149.07 | $149.05 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.40 | 9.158% | $156.5326 | $156.53 | $156.55 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.37 | 7.847% | $43.5378 | $43.54 | $43.55 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.80 | 7.848% | $267.2473 | $267.25 | $267.25 | $267.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.55 | 3.182% | $78.9858 | $78.99 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $848.35 | $906.2310 | $906.24 | $906.30 | $906.10 | |