| 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 | $195.87 | 3.475% | $202.6765 | $202.68 | $202.70 | $202.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.84 | 12.799% | $120.5145 | $120.51 | $120.50 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.97 | 4.297% | $91.7501 | $91.75 | $91.75 | $91.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.36 | 7.843% | $141.6626 | $141.66 | $141.65 | $141.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.96 | 10.642% | $89.5758 | $89.58 | $89.60 | $89.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.96 | 13.632% | $47.68 | $47.68 | $47.70 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.44 | 5.520% | $38.4515 | $38.45 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $681.40 | $732.3110 | $732.31 | $732.35 | $732.50 | |