| 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 | $196.60 | 3.230% | $202.9502 | $202.95 | $202.95 | $203.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.98 | 11.648% | $70.3159 | $70.32 | $70.30 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.60 | 3.649% | $37.9355 | $37.94 | $37.95 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.87 | 9.285% | $110.2358 | $110.24 | $110.25 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.30 | 10.687% | $62.3168 | $62.32 | $62.30 | $62.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.33 | 8.718% | $78.6357 | $78.64 | $78.65 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.32 | 8.127% | $249.0381 | $249.04 | $249.05 | $249.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $756.00 | $811.4280 | $811.45 | $811.45 | $811.30 | |