| 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 | $159.70 | 7.486% | $171.6551 | $171.66 | $171.65 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.96 | 4.835% | $197.0479 | $197.05 | $197.05 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.69 | 3.606% | $191.3499 | $191.35 | $191.35 | $191.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.96 | 13.257% | $195.8893 | $195.89 | $195.90 | $195.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.63 | 5.204% | $249.9963 | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.42 | 10.298% | $187.9699 | $187.97 | $187.95 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.30 | 7.403% | $200.0918 | $200.09 | $200.10 | $200.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,299.66 | $1,394.0002 | $1,394.01 | $1,394.00 | $1,394.00 | |