| 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 | $182.67 | 8.102% | $197.4699 | $197.47 | $197.45 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.28 | 7.470% | $104.5468 | $104.55 | $104.55 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.58 | 3.344% | $213.488 | $213.49 | $213.50 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.70 | 9.407% | $72.9745 | $72.97 | $72.95 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.58 | 13.248% | $185.2511 | $185.25 | $185.25 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.68 | 3.489% | $235.6238 | $235.62 | $235.60 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.82 | 5.767% | $227.2087 | $227.21 | $227.20 | $227.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,159.31 | $1,236.5628 | $1,236.56 | $1,236.50 | $1,236.60 | |