| 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 | $196.30 | 3.805% | $203.7692 | $203.77 | $203.75 | $203.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.66 | 6.858% | $6.0482 | $6.05 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.65 | 8.102% | $101.2375 | $101.24 | $101.25 | $101.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.61 | 10.637% | $105.78 | $105.78 | $105.80 | $105.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.63 | 10.596% | $203.0874 | $203.09 | $203.10 | $203.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.52 | 10.485% | $52.5025 | $52.50 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.25 | 3.570% | $161.8281 | $161.83 | $161.85 | $161.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.62 | $834.2529 | $834.26 | $834.30 | $834.20 | |