| 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 | $173.57 | 13.535% | $197.0627 | $197.06 | $197.05 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.89 | 4.460% | $231.7863 | $231.79 | $231.80 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.77 | 8.714% | $143.2524 | $143.25 | $143.25 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.96 | 11.309% | $7.7471 | $7.75 | $7.75 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.91 | 9.194% | $273.9787 | $273.98 | $274.00 | $274.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.66 | 6.143% | $198.1265 | $198.13 | $198.15 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.78 | 3.710% | $239.3419 | $239.34 | $239.35 | $239.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,202.54 | $1,291.2956 | $1,291.30 | $1,291.35 | $1,291.30 | |