| 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 | $185.27 | 6.600% | $197.4978 | $197.50 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.28 | 12.227% | $253.9473 | $253.95 | $253.95 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.44 | 5.871% | $248.204 | $248.20 | $248.20 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.33 | 9.103% | $222.9302 | $222.93 | $222.95 | $222.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.88 | 10.624% | $239.9213 | $239.92 | $239.90 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.42 | 4.370% | $195.6103 | $195.61 | $195.60 | $195.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.43 | 6.102% | $254.04 | $254.04 | $254.05 | $254.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,494.05 | $1,612.1509 | $1,612.15 | $1,612.15 | $1,612.00 | |