| 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 | $195.83 | 4.298% | $204.2468 | $204.25 | $204.25 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.30 | 8.306% | $55.561 | $55.56 | $55.55 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.83 | 6.471% | $198.9198 | $198.92 | $198.90 | $198.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.34 | 8.640% | $145.947 | $145.95 | $145.95 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.63 | 13.389% | $12.0533 | $12.05 | $12.05 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.77 | 4.120% | $235.0717 | $235.07 | $235.05 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.26 | 11.146% | $12.515 | $12.52 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.96 | $864.3146 | $864.32 | $864.25 | $864.30 | |