| 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 | $196.96 | 5.185% | $207.1724 | $207.17 | $207.15 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.94 | 6.748% | $83.1994 | $83.20 | $83.20 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.91 | 7.781% | $192.831 | $192.83 | $192.85 | $192.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.78 | 12.563% | $175.3506 | $175.35 | $175.35 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.59 | 4.159% | $16.2384 | $16.24 | $16.25 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.61 | 8.195% | $157.5427 | $157.54 | $157.55 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.57 | 6.558% | $204.1332 | $204.13 | $204.15 | $204.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $962.36 | $1,036.4677 | $1,036.46 | $1,036.50 | $1,036.40 | |