| 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 | $196.28 | 4.534% | $205.1793 | $205.18 | $205.20 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.28 | 5.691% | $72.1658 | $72.17 | $72.15 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.49 | 6.635% | $185.0011 | $185.00 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.91 | 12.269% | $44.8066 | $44.81 | $44.80 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.73 | 8.355% | $113.4802 | $113.48 | $113.50 | $113.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.94 | 5.191% | $60.9477 | $60.95 | $60.95 | $60.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.27 | 3.466% | $165.825 | $165.83 | $165.85 | $165.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.90 | $847.4057 | $847.42 | $847.45 | $847.40 | |