| 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 | $195.46 | 3.725% | $202.7409 | $202.74 | $202.75 | $202.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.91 | 5.443% | $123.2734 | $123.27 | $123.25 | $123.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.72 | 12.408% | $16.5465 | $16.55 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.91 | 10.500% | $96.0356 | $96.04 | $96.05 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.52 | 3.765% | $115.7187 | $115.72 | $115.70 | $115.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.54 | 7.408% | $28.5061 | $28.51 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.45 | 6.199% | $36.5856 | $36.59 | $36.60 | $36.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $586.51 | $619.4068 | $619.42 | $619.40 | $619.30 | |