| 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 | $197.97 | 9.868% | $217.5057 | $217.51 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.46 | 12.438% | $177.0449 | $177.04 | $177.05 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.68 | 10.850% | $251.2748 | $251.27 | $251.25 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.28 | 7.816% | $251.5132 | $251.51 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.53 | 7.596% | $132.9133 | $132.91 | $132.90 | $132.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.86 | 4.429% | $76.087 | $76.09 | $76.10 | $76.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.92 | 8.591% | $55.2945 | $55.29 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,062.70 | $1,161.6334 | $1,161.62 | $1,161.60 | $1,161.60 | |