| 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 | $196.77 | 3.596% | $203.8458 | $203.85 | $203.85 | $203.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.32 | 4.555% | $178.0781 | $178.08 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.35 | 8.175% | $171.2951 | $171.30 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.78 | 11.425% | $47.6676 | $47.67 | $47.65 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.32 | 8.495% | $267.2449 | $267.24 | $267.25 | $267.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.94 | 6.487% | $25.493 | $25.49 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.75 | 5.222% | $80.7579 | $80.76 | $80.75 | $80.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.23 | $974.3824 | $974.39 | $974.40 | $974.40 | |