| 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 | $187.58 | 5.287% | $197.4974 | $197.50 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.42 | 13.126% | $277.6338 | $277.63 | $277.65 | $277.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.44 | 9.103% | $253.599 | $253.60 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.51 | 6.843% | $177.9043 | $177.90 | $177.90 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.26 | 10.230% | $101.6982 | $101.70 | $101.70 | $101.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.67 | 5.671% | $63.0539 | $63.05 | $63.05 | $63.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.94 | 7.622% | $227.0178 | $227.02 | $227.00 | $227.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,194.82 | $1,298.4044 | $1,298.40 | $1,298.40 | $1,298.40 | |