| 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 | $189.42 | 5.225% | $199.3172 | $199.32 | $199.30 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.48 | 6.742% | $35.7372 | $35.74 | $35.75 | $35.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.30 | 3.338% | $73.68 | $73.68 | $73.70 | $73.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.77 | 7.676% | $53.5903 | $53.59 | $53.60 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.69 | 9.622% | $235.3475 | $235.35 | $235.35 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.44 | 12.679% | $136.8374 | $136.84 | $136.85 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.72 | 4.808% | $28.0047 | $28.00 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $706.82 | $762.5143 | $762.52 | $762.55 | $762.40 | |