| 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 | $197.88 | 3.182% | $204.1765 | $204.18 | $204.20 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.89 | 6.630% | $54.264 | $54.26 | $54.25 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.70 | 12.482% | $211.1287 | $211.13 | $211.15 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.53 | 12.850% | $55.8946 | $55.89 | $55.90 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.91 | 6.718% | $66.0691 | $66.07 | $66.05 | $66.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.61 | 8.590% | $36.4971 | $36.50 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.71 | 12.113% | $265.3827 | $265.38 | $265.40 | $265.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.23 | $893.4127 | $893.41 | $893.45 | $893.50 | |