| 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 | 4.174% | $204.4727 | $204.47 | $204.45 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.38 | 11.798% | $30.6103 | $30.61 | $30.60 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.37 | 5.452% | $19.3715 | $19.37 | $19.35 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.48 | 11.623% | $52.9986 | $53.00 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.36 | 4.432% | $148.6694 | $148.67 | $148.65 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.64 | 5.696% | $230.0368 | $230.04 | $230.05 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.38 | 7.367% | $49.7968 | $49.80 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $695.89 | $735.9561 | $735.96 | $735.90 | $736.00 | |