| 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 | $193.76 | 5.264% | $203.9595 | $203.96 | $203.95 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.40 | 4.646% | $50.6487 | $50.65 | $50.65 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.65 | 4.406% | $151.0233 | $151.02 | $151.00 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.29 | 9.793% | $10.1998 | $10.20 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.64 | 13.462% | $42.7071 | $42.71 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.43 | 9.394% | $159.0917 | $159.09 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.26 | 5.769% | $253.0629 | $253.06 | $253.05 | $253.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.43 | $870.6930 | $870.69 | $870.65 | $870.70 | |