| 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 | $194.73 | 5.398% | $205.2415 | $205.24 | $205.25 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.34 | 8.482% | $138.141 | $138.14 | $138.15 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.47 | 13.207% | $97.8901 | $97.89 | $97.90 | $97.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.73 | 3.379% | $17.2953 | $17.30 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.59 | 4.184% | $13.1168 | $13.12 | $13.10 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.60 | 6.209% | $206.6827 | $206.68 | $206.70 | $206.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.96 | 9.280% | $255.6715 | $255.67 | $255.65 | $255.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $866.42 | $934.0389 | $934.04 | $934.05 | $934.00 | |