| 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 | $185.28 | 6.317% | $196.9841 | $196.98 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.50 | 6.403% | $250.5791 | $250.58 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.92 | 6.666% | $206.8467 | $206.85 | $206.85 | $206.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.31 | 11.765% | $42.8172 | $42.82 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.99 | 4.519% | $243.5188 | $243.52 | $243.50 | $243.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.56 | 8.505% | $256.6794 | $256.68 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.27 | 7.330% | $72.2009 | $72.20 | $72.20 | $72.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,189.83 | $1,269.6262 | $1,269.63 | $1,269.65 | $1,269.60 | |