| 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 | $196.73 | 8.491% | $213.4343 | $213.43 | $213.45 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.46 | 4.630% | $166.843 | $166.84 | $166.85 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.26 | 3.332% | $161.4666 | $161.47 | $161.45 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.68 | 6.679% | $36.9963 | $37.00 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.95 | 10.219% | $138.8208 | $138.82 | $138.80 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.68 | 13.544% | $75.7111 | $75.71 | $75.70 | $75.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.88 | 9.470% | $99.4863 | $99.49 | $99.50 | $99.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $830.64 | $892.7584 | $892.76 | $892.75 | $892.70 | |