| 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 | $186.60 | 5.835% | $197.4881 | $197.49 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.54 | 11.331% | $159.8045 | $159.80 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.93 | 3.151% | $233.0491 | $233.05 | $233.05 | $233.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.44 | 3.531% | $255.1418 | $255.14 | $255.15 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.45 | 9.386% | $196.2932 | $196.29 | $196.30 | $196.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.86 | 10.294% | $112.3455 | $112.35 | $112.35 | $112.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.43 | 7.410% | $262.5423 | $262.54 | $262.55 | $262.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,328.25 | $1,416.6645 | $1,416.66 | $1,416.70 | $1,416.50 | |