| 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 | $183.37 | 7.693% | $197.4767 | $197.48 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.44 | 8.694% | $156.9976 | $157.00 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.43 | 13.772% | $191.6262 | $191.63 | $191.65 | $191.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.98 | 6.557% | $262.1089 | $262.11 | $262.10 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.56 | 5.457% | $68.083 | $68.08 | $68.10 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.84 | 7.330% | $217.7082 | $217.71 | $217.70 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.95 | 13.290% | $183.4732 | $183.47 | $183.45 | $183.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,171.57 | $1,277.4738 | $1,277.48 | $1,277.50 | $1,277.50 | |