| 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 | $196.63 | 5.475% | $207.3955 | $207.40 | $207.40 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.34 | 10.511% | $216.9773 | $216.98 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.49 | 9.155% | $107.5068 | $107.51 | $107.50 | $107.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.28 | 11.804% | $113.2351 | $113.24 | $113.25 | $113.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.66 | 6.420% | $180.5522 | $180.55 | $180.55 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.41 | 4.452% | $120.5481 | $120.55 | $120.55 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.33 | 6.865% | $177.7486 | $177.75 | $177.75 | $177.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,044.14 | $1,123.9636 | $1,123.98 | $1,124.00 | $1,123.90 | |