| 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 | $197.79 | 3.499% | $204.7107 | $204.71 | $204.70 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.99 | 7.639% | $6.4476 | $6.45 | $6.45 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.98 | 9.295% | $57.9045 | $57.90 | $57.90 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.43 | 11.378% | $156.4081 | $156.41 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.25 | 11.728% | $23.7422 | $23.74 | $23.75 | $23.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.62 | 3.735% | $163.5071 | $163.51 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.60 | 4.479% | $220.0328 | $220.03 | $220.05 | $220.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.66 | $832.7530 | $832.75 | $832.75 | $832.60 | |