| 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 | $204.74 | 3.668% | $212.2499 | $212.25 | $212.25 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.26 | 11.542% | $192.1422 | $192.14 | $192.15 | $192.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.94 | 5.486% | $150.7817 | $150.78 | $150.80 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.85 | 6.143% | $187.7139 | $187.71 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.65 | 7.268% | $52.1859 | $52.19 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.28 | 10.200% | $37.7766 | $37.78 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.75 | 3.782% | $14.27 | $14.27 | $14.25 | $14.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.47 | $847.1202 | $847.12 | $847.15 | $847.10 | |