| 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 | $197.73 | 5.272% | $208.1543 | $208.15 | $208.15 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.49 | 4.466% | $41.2536 | $41.25 | $41.25 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.98 | 11.870% | $276.2965 | $276.30 | $276.30 | $276.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.64 | 9.543% | $40.1366 | $40.14 | $40.15 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.99 | 3.378% | $170.5634 | $170.56 | $170.55 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.66 | 4.263% | $45.5212 | $45.52 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.90 | 6.569% | $53.1779 | $53.18 | $53.20 | $53.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.39 | $835.1035 | $835.10 | $835.10 | $835.20 | |