| 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 | $197.57 | 3.848% | $205.1725 | $205.17 | $205.15 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.56 | 12.548% | $88.4177 | $88.42 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.81 | 12.249% | $61.5237 | $61.52 | $61.50 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.76 | 4.651% | $46.8418 | $46.84 | $46.85 | $46.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.28 | 11.386% | $62.688 | $62.69 | $62.70 | $62.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.70 | 11.666% | $15.2982 | $15.30 | $15.30 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.35 | 4.261% | $234.9522 | $234.95 | $234.95 | $235.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $671.03 | $714.8941 | $714.89 | $714.85 | $714.90 | |