| 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 | $199.54 | 3.829% | $207.1804 | $207.18 | $207.20 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.95 | 6.788% | $51.2048 | $51.20 | $51.20 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.99 | 11.850% | $19.0033 | $19.00 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.97 | 13.849% | $42.09 | $42.09 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.47 | 3.284% | $211.1848 | $211.18 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.57 | 12.220% | $41.0389 | $41.04 | $41.05 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.61 | 8.110% | $167.1489 | $167.15 | $167.15 | $167.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $697.10 | $738.8511 | $738.84 | $738.90 | $738.80 | |