| 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 | $194.33 | 5.688% | $205.3835 | $205.38 | $205.40 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.45 | 10.844% | $38.1858 | $38.19 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.84 | 8.131% | $247.447 | $247.45 | $247.45 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.41 | 3.408% | $16.9693 | $16.97 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.72 | 5.472% | $65.0973 | $65.10 | $65.10 | $65.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.67 | 4.462% | $28.9046 | $28.90 | $28.90 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.58 | 3.446% | $163.0102 | $163.01 | $163.00 | $163.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $721.00 | $764.9977 | $765.00 | $765.00 | $765.00 | |