| 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 | $193.85 | 3.430% | $200.4991 | $200.50 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.32 | 5.528% | $173.4036 | $173.40 | $173.40 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.61 | 10.544% | $115.6401 | $115.64 | $115.65 | $115.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.66 | 12.275% | $54.633 | $54.63 | $54.65 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.66 | 8.601% | $161.4462 | $161.45 | $161.45 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.27 | 8.548% | $217.3891 | $217.39 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.88 | 11.249% | $33.2412 | $33.24 | $33.25 | $33.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $890.25 | $956.2523 | $956.25 | $956.30 | $956.10 | |