| 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 | $186.37 | 5.700% | $196.9931 | $196.99 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.97 | 10.675% | $150.4848 | $150.48 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.93 | 12.198% | $108.7535 | $108.75 | $108.75 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.79 | 8.735% | $96.5458 | $96.55 | $96.55 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.72 | 8.459% | $182.992 | $182.99 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.42 | 7.303% | $206.4724 | $206.47 | $206.45 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.64 | 9.711% | $268.397 | $268.40 | $268.40 | $268.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,113.84 | $1,210.6386 | $1,210.63 | $1,210.65 | $1,210.70 | |