| 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 | $196.55 | 4.286% | $204.9741 | $204.97 | $204.95 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.48 | 8.754% | $138.6396 | $138.64 | $138.65 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.60 | 13.592% | $267.6228 | $267.62 | $267.60 | $267.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.36 | 12.299% | $84.6285 | $84.63 | $84.65 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.42 | 13.438% | $167.2303 | $167.23 | $167.25 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.39 | 7.379% | $84.1744 | $84.17 | $84.15 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.83 | 13.526% | $15.7006 | $15.70 | $15.70 | $15.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $874.63 | $962.9703 | $962.96 | $962.95 | $962.90 | |