| 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 | $197.25 | 3.803% | $204.7514 | $204.75 | $204.75 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.82 | 5.476% | $86.3005 | $86.30 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.78 | 13.795% | $252.3746 | $252.37 | $252.35 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.49 | 9.677% | $176.0206 | $176.02 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.38 | 4.291% | $37.9411 | $37.94 | $37.95 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.82 | 13.664% | $73.677 | $73.68 | $73.70 | $73.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.34 | 13.735% | $181.2253 | $181.23 | $181.25 | $181.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $921.88 | $1,012.2905 | $1,012.29 | $1,012.30 | $1,012.30 | |