| 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 | $196.62 | 3.745% | $203.9834 | $203.98 | $204.00 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.59 | 6.780% | $263.3088 | $263.31 | $263.30 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.63 | 3.491% | $74.1306 | $74.13 | $74.15 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.67 | 7.471% | $238.231 | $238.23 | $238.25 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.40 | 5.843% | $17.3583 | $17.36 | $17.35 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.64 | 4.358% | $54.9341 | $54.93 | $54.95 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.30 | 12.117% | $85.5453 | $85.55 | $85.55 | $85.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $881.85 | $937.4915 | $937.49 | $937.55 | $937.40 | |