| 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 | $197.50 | 5.164% | $207.6989 | $207.70 | $207.70 | $207.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.36 | 3.231% | $73.6656 | $73.67 | $73.65 | $73.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.89 | 11.316% | $164.6252 | $164.63 | $164.65 | $164.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.74 | 8.668% | $113.8189 | $113.82 | $113.80 | $113.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.25 | 3.535% | $249.7782 | $249.78 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.73 | 6.648% | $262.0661 | $262.07 | $262.05 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.71 | 4.625% | $251.8428 | $251.84 | $251.85 | $251.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,249.18 | $1,323.4957 | $1,323.51 | $1,323.50 | $1,323.50 | |