| 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 | $197.27 | 3.432% | $204.0403 | $204.04 | $204.05 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.94 | 12.743% | $55.1764 | $55.18 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.58 | 7.790% | $15.7158 | $15.72 | $15.70 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.65 | 13.271% | $21.125 | $21.13 | $21.15 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.70 | 6.544% | $8.2039 | $8.20 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.86 | 13.863% | $205.9326 | $205.93 | $205.95 | $205.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.32 | 5.513% | $90.0237 | $90.02 | $90.00 | $90.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $553.32 | $600.2177 | $600.22 | $600.25 | $600.10 | |