| 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 | $190.43 | 3.635% | $197.3521 | $197.35 | $197.35 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.32 | 8.585% | $27.4937 | $27.49 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.67 | 6.171% | $133.4251 | $133.43 | $133.45 | $133.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.98 | 10.526% | $13.241 | $13.24 | $13.25 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.86 | 12.302% | $207.6015 | $207.60 | $207.60 | $207.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.68 | 6.418% | $23.0714 | $23.07 | $23.05 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.95 | 11.697% | $196.5309 | $196.53 | $196.55 | $196.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $735.89 | $798.7157 | $798.71 | $798.75 | $798.70 | |