| 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 | $197.36 | 3.834% | $204.9268 | $204.93 | $204.95 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.68 | 10.732% | $276.4757 | $276.48 | $276.50 | $276.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.45 | 7.833% | $147.1381 | $147.14 | $147.15 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.40 | 9.689% | $177.038 | $177.04 | $177.05 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.54 | 11.730% | $29.6531 | $29.65 | $29.65 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.57 | 4.824% | $23.6588 | $23.66 | $23.65 | $23.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.74 | 10.603% | $38.4235 | $38.42 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $828.74 | $897.3140 | $897.32 | $897.35 | $897.30 | |