| 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 | $197.57 | 3.465% | $204.4158 | $204.42 | $204.40 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.53 | 12.654% | $15.2421 | $15.24 | $15.25 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.80 | 13.831% | $36.1983 | $36.20 | $36.20 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.86 | 12.328% | $172.8279 | $172.83 | $172.85 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.66 | 6.292% | $137.8182 | $137.82 | $137.80 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.29 | 10.752% | $57.9122 | $57.91 | $57.90 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.56 | 12.607% | $179.6757 | $179.68 | $179.70 | $179.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $738.27 | $804.0902 | $804.10 | $804.10 | $804.00 | |