| 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 | $197.54 | 7.702% | $212.7545 | $212.75 | $212.75 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.48 | 6.732% | $64.5515 | $64.55 | $64.55 | $64.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.67 | 9.827% | $139.1179 | $139.12 | $139.10 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.66 | 13.644% | $28.0246 | $28.02 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.46 | 10.293% | $169.2556 | $169.26 | $169.25 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.89 | 10.724% | $261.1868 | $261.19 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.49 | 8.327% | $218.2681 | $218.27 | $218.25 | $218.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.19 | $1,093.1590 | $1,093.16 | $1,093.10 | $1,093.30 | |