| 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 | $196.36 | 3.506% | $203.2444 | $203.24 | $203.25 | $203.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.74 | 6.753% | $33.8834 | $33.88 | $33.90 | $33.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.81 | 5.633% | $85.362 | $85.36 | $85.35 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.76 | 12.127% | $69.2496 | $69.25 | $69.25 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.97 | 4.540% | $154.6878 | $154.69 | $154.70 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.51 | 5.689% | $159.0725 | $159.07 | $159.05 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.46 | 9.196% | $240.7335 | $240.73 | $240.75 | $240.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.61 | $946.2332 | $946.22 | $946.25 | $946.20 | |