| 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 | $187.96 | 3.870% | $195.2341 | $195.23 | $195.25 | $195.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.39 | 4.555% | $24.4554 | $24.46 | $24.45 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.61 | 3.548% | $222.2244 | $222.22 | $222.20 | $222.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.48 | 12.665% | $43.3535 | $43.35 | $43.35 | $43.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.94 | 13.759% | $82.9758 | $82.98 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.65 | 5.627% | $23.9245 | $23.92 | $23.90 | $23.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.51 | 3.605% | $58.5472 | $58.55 | $58.55 | $58.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $616.54 | $650.7149 | $650.71 | $650.70 | $650.70 | |