| 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 | $193.84 | 3.314% | $200.2639 | $200.26 | $200.25 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.76 | 11.583% | $159.2959 | $159.30 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.76 | 10.625% | $58.3658 | $58.37 | $58.35 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.84 | 3.274% | $243.5614 | $243.56 | $243.55 | $243.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.55 | 9.747% | $21.4555 | $21.46 | $21.45 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.86 | 13.293% | $41.7598 | $41.76 | $41.75 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.47 | 10.665% | $172.0509 | $172.05 | $172.05 | $172.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $837.08 | $896.7532 | $896.76 | $896.70 | $897.00 | |