| 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 | $201.97 | 3.173% | $208.3785 | $208.38 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.74 | 5.521% | $65.1487 | $65.15 | $65.15 | $65.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.27 | 9.327% | $101.9693 | $101.97 | $101.95 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.90 | 11.466% | $101.3226 | $101.32 | $101.30 | $101.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.55 | 13.257% | $49.3234 | $49.32 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.47 | 3.321% | $151.3343 | $151.33 | $151.35 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.26 | 7.683% | $168.2655 | $168.27 | $168.25 | $168.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.16 | $845.7423 | $845.74 | $845.70 | $845.70 | |