| 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 | $189.95 | 3.374% | $196.3589 | $196.36 | $196.35 | $196.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.53 | 8.226% | $62.2624 | $62.26 | $62.25 | $62.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.92 | 11.840% | $52.4753 | $52.48 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.92 | 13.210% | $36.1366 | $36.14 | $36.15 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.48 | 12.789% | $155.0623 | $155.06 | $155.05 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.62 | 3.341% | $45.0773 | $45.08 | $45.10 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.37 | 5.334% | $93.0837 | $93.08 | $93.10 | $93.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $595.79 | $640.4565 | $640.46 | $640.50 | $640.60 | |