| 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 | $196.72 | 3.788% | $204.1718 | $204.17 | $204.15 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.92 | 11.192% | $208.952 | $208.95 | $208.95 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.33 | 4.161% | $15.9679 | $15.97 | $15.95 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.40 | 6.736% | $174.4066 | $174.41 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.69 | 8.239% | $138.2104 | $138.21 | $138.20 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.27 | 7.560% | $20.7268 | $20.73 | $20.75 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.64 | 12.506% | $107.6007 | $107.60 | $107.60 | $107.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.97 | $870.0362 | $870.04 | $870.00 | $870.10 | |