| 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 | $197.70 | 3.415% | $204.4515 | $204.45 | $204.45 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.47 | 8.311% | $209.5493 | $209.55 | $209.55 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.44 | 3.122% | $65.4206 | $65.42 | $65.40 | $65.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.93 | 7.870% | $66.8039 | $66.80 | $66.80 | $66.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.41 | 3.790% | $143.6557 | $143.66 | $143.65 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.85 | 12.269% | $17.7946 | $17.79 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.70 | 9.484% | $252.5796 | $252.58 | $252.60 | $252.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.50 | $960.2552 | $960.25 | $960.25 | $960.30 | |