| 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 | $195.84 | 3.384% | $202.4672 | $202.47 | $202.45 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.69 | 4.369% | $180.2348 | $180.23 | $180.25 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.98 | 9.654% | $244.5065 | $244.51 | $244.50 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.90 | 7.585% | $219.3658 | $219.37 | $219.35 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.96 | 4.274% | $53.138 | $53.14 | $53.15 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.77 | 5.442% | $28.2268 | $28.23 | $28.25 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.42 | 7.652% | $99.492 | $99.49 | $99.50 | $99.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $965.56 | $1,027.4311 | $1,027.44 | $1,027.45 | $1,027.40 | |