| 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 | $196.99 | 5.728% | $208.2736 | $208.27 | $208.25 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.78 | 10.543% | $237.4243 | $237.42 | $237.40 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.49 | 13.586% | $38.04 | $38.04 | $38.05 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.90 | 10.200% | $138.7418 | $138.74 | $138.75 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.70 | 9.436% | $43.4461 | $43.45 | $43.45 | $43.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.36 | 3.186% | $146.8956 | $146.90 | $146.90 | $146.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.97 | 5.743% | $77.1607 | $77.16 | $77.15 | $77.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $826.19 | $889.9821 | $889.98 | $889.95 | $889.90 | |