| 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 | $193.70 | 5.515% | $204.3826 | $204.38 | $204.40 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.50 | 11.547% | $27.329 | $27.33 | $27.35 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.67 | 5.534% | $160.0634 | $160.06 | $160.05 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.58 | 13.129% | $251.8025 | $251.80 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.45 | 12.388% | $85.9206 | $85.92 | $85.90 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.48 | 4.271% | $21.3547 | $21.35 | $21.35 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.48 | 8.638% | $187.3788 | $187.38 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $861.86 | $938.2316 | $938.22 | $938.25 | $938.30 | |