| 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 | $197.45 | 5.734% | $208.7718 | $208.77 | $208.75 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.78 | 11.419% | $205.88 | $205.88 | $205.90 | $205.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.75 | 5.349% | $131.4229 | $131.42 | $131.40 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.38 | 10.596% | $143.0891 | $143.09 | $143.10 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.59 | 9.580% | $26.9457 | $26.95 | $26.95 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.69 | 7.673% | $153.6386 | $153.64 | $153.65 | $153.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.39 | 7.863% | $144.9571 | $144.96 | $144.95 | $145.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $938.03 | $1,014.7052 | $1,014.71 | $1,014.70 | $1,014.70 | |