| 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 | $194.50 | 3.675% | $201.6479 | $201.65 | $201.65 | $201.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.25 | 9.402% | $189.539 | $189.54 | $189.55 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.48 | 5.549% | $185.2174 | $185.22 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.97 | 7.689% | $59.1966 | $59.20 | $59.20 | $59.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.57 | 8.440% | $27.7281 | $27.73 | $27.75 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.29 | 12.760% | $79.259 | $79.26 | $79.25 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.83 | 12.485% | $72.924 | $72.92 | $72.90 | $72.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $758.89 | $815.5120 | $815.52 | $815.50 | $815.40 | |