| 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 | $187.36 | 4.638% | $196.0498 | $196.05 | $196.05 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.55 | 12.249% | $43.272 | $43.27 | $43.25 | $43.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.26 | 8.613% | $77.3976 | $77.40 | $77.40 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.61 | 3.726% | $80.5017 | $80.50 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.74 | 9.856% | $130.443 | $130.44 | $130.45 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.54 | 11.770% | $176.0825 | $176.08 | $176.10 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.70 | 5.384% | $22.8683 | $22.87 | $22.85 | $22.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $672.76 | $726.6149 | $726.61 | $726.60 | $726.60 | |