| 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 | $197.72 | 5.327% | $208.2525 | $208.25 | $208.25 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.73 | 13.175% | $60.8089 | $60.81 | $60.80 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.73 | 8.730% | $113.8729 | $113.87 | $113.85 | $113.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.43 | 4.189% | $96.3019 | $96.30 | $96.30 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.44 | 5.786% | $79.805 | $79.81 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.56 | 13.365% | $226.2312 | $226.23 | $226.25 | $226.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.77 | 13.346% | $235.499 | $235.50 | $235.50 | $235.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $931.38 | $1,020.7714 | $1,020.77 | $1,020.75 | $1,020.80 | |