| 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 | $188.73 | 3.548% | $195.4261 | $195.43 | $195.45 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.52 | 4.486% | $48.6069 | $48.61 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.75 | 6.628% | $30.6556 | $30.66 | $30.65 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.45 | 7.840% | $155.7749 | $155.77 | $155.75 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.94 | 10.693% | $36.4623 | $36.46 | $36.45 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.39 | 7.673% | $84.4049 | $84.40 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.90 | 12.646% | $276.9965 | $277.00 | $277.00 | $277.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $765.68 | $828.3272 | $828.33 | $828.30 | $828.40 | |