| 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 | $192.40 | 5.263% | $202.526 | $202.53 | $202.55 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.36 | 7.624% | $210.2542 | $210.25 | $210.25 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.83 | 7.576% | $147.1962 | $147.20 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.67 | 7.452% | $266.1264 | $266.13 | $266.15 | $266.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.50 | 5.562% | $115.5904 | $115.59 | $115.60 | $115.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.33 | 5.683% | $155.7028 | $155.70 | $155.70 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.57 | 8.827% | $174.7435 | $174.74 | $174.75 | $174.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,189.66 | $1,272.1395 | $1,272.14 | $1,272.20 | $1,272.10 | |