| 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 | $201.81 | 3.329% | $208.5283 | $208.53 | $208.55 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.26 | 4.283% | $81.6119 | $81.61 | $81.60 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.60 | 12.177% | $35.4479 | $35.45 | $35.45 | $35.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.94 | 7.819% | $84.0341 | $84.03 | $84.05 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.35 | 9.216% | $51.7138 | $51.71 | $51.70 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.50 | 3.565% | $157.9366 | $157.94 | $157.95 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.77 | 9.493% | $149.7536 | $149.75 | $149.75 | $149.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $726.23 | $769.0262 | $769.02 | $769.05 | $768.90 | |