| 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 | $189.86 | 3.754% | $196.9873 | $196.99 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.65 | 6.496% | $258.4125 | $258.41 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.69 | 6.271% | $51.7433 | $51.74 | $51.75 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.50 | 7.313% | $171.1642 | $171.16 | $171.15 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.91 | 10.524% | $201.0542 | $201.05 | $201.05 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.62 | 9.631% | $217.7491 | $217.75 | $217.75 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.75 | 12.669% | $175.482 | $175.48 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.98 | $1,272.5926 | $1,272.58 | $1,272.60 | $1,272.60 | |