| 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 | $198.25 | 3.523% | $205.2343 | $205.23 | $205.25 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.91 | 4.512% | $72.0192 | $72.02 | $72.00 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.99 | 8.103% | $73.4992 | $73.50 | $73.50 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.66 | 4.830% | $37.3824 | $37.38 | $37.40 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.70 | 6.768% | $145.9519 | $145.95 | $145.95 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.30 | 8.591% | $187.1023 | $187.10 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.57 | 8.639% | $9.3104 | $9.31 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $688.38 | $730.4997 | $730.49 | $730.50 | $730.50 | |