| 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 | $201.35 | 3.320% | $208.0348 | $208.03 | $208.05 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.33 | 12.871% | $113.2435 | $113.24 | $113.25 | $113.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.52 | 4.766% | $39.3082 | $39.31 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.71 | 5.183% | $58.5974 | $58.60 | $58.60 | $58.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.97 | 9.823% | $25.2263 | $25.23 | $25.25 | $25.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.52 | 12.151% | $190.1184 | $190.12 | $190.10 | $190.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.30 | 6.630% | $199.718 | $199.72 | $199.70 | $199.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $774.70 | $834.2466 | $834.25 | $834.25 | $834.10 | |