| 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 | $198.99 | 3.647% | $206.2472 | $206.25 | $206.25 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.91 | 8.249% | $102.7391 | $102.74 | $102.75 | $102.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.36 | 8.760% | $87.3995 | $87.40 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.57 | 3.693% | $50.3637 | $50.36 | $50.35 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.92 | 13.267% | $42.9508 | $42.95 | $42.95 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.73 | 11.843% | $32.1325 | $32.13 | $32.15 | $32.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.43 | 7.107% | $215.7456 | $215.75 | $215.75 | $215.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $690.91 | $737.5784 | $737.58 | $737.60 | $737.50 | |