| 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 | $192.98 | 3.313% | $199.3734 | $199.37 | $199.35 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.27 | 7.430% | $182.9211 | $182.92 | $182.90 | $182.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.63 | 12.790% | $83.0473 | $83.05 | $83.05 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.86 | 12.483% | $125.8235 | $125.82 | $125.80 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.83 | 8.618% | $31.3146 | $31.31 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.70 | 12.280% | $198.3988 | $198.40 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.99 | 6.337% | $11.6864 | $11.69 | $11.70 | $11.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $765.26 | $832.5651 | $832.56 | $832.50 | $832.50 | |