| 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 | $191.97 | 6.517% | $204.4807 | $204.48 | $204.50 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.55 | 11.355% | $274.5458 | $274.55 | $274.55 | $274.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.68 | 13.530% | $273.244 | $273.24 | $273.25 | $273.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.37 | 3.663% | $148.6216 | $148.62 | $148.60 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.57 | 12.818% | $159.7164 | $159.72 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.65 | 10.439% | $142.0798 | $142.08 | $142.10 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.39 | 10.470% | $95.435 | $95.44 | $95.45 | $95.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,179.18 | $1,298.1233 | $1,298.13 | $1,298.15 | $1,298.00 | |