| 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 | $194.75 | 3.789% | $202.1291 | $202.13 | $202.15 | $202.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.85 | 12.585% | $41.4876 | $41.49 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.58 | 3.516% | $85.4835 | $85.48 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.29 | 7.842% | $20.8027 | $20.80 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.43 | 13.829% | $238.3921 | $238.39 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.90 | 12.180% | $197.3246 | $197.32 | $197.30 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.86 | 5.628% | $87.5234 | $87.52 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.66 | $873.1430 | $873.13 | $873.15 | $873.10 | |