| 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 | $197.38 | 10.331% | $217.7713 | $217.77 | $217.75 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.88 | 5.367% | $262.2374 | $262.24 | $262.25 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.71 | 10.260% | $266.5094 | $266.51 | $266.50 | $266.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.89 | 4.299% | $125.0441 | $125.04 | $125.05 | $125.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.88 | 3.334% | $87.7099 | $87.71 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.62 | 13.343% | $80.0428 | $80.04 | $80.05 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.47 | 10.361% | $191.4432 | $191.44 | $191.45 | $191.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.83 | $1,230.7581 | $1,230.75 | $1,230.75 | $1,230.60 | |