| 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 | $194.37 | 3.616% | $201.3984 | $201.40 | $201.40 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.65 | 6.255% | $26.1919 | $26.19 | $26.20 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.38 | 6.472% | $23.8284 | $23.83 | $23.85 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.75 | 6.728% | $179.0362 | $179.04 | $179.05 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.57 | 13.525% | $34.7046 | $34.70 | $34.70 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.80 | 4.600% | $22.8028 | $22.80 | $22.80 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.46 | 12.140% | $247.2238 | $247.22 | $247.20 | $247.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $681.98 | $735.1861 | $735.18 | $735.20 | $735.10 | |