| 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 | $187.68 | 5.250% | $197.5332 | $197.53 | $197.55 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.48 | 12.331% | $74.6776 | $74.68 | $74.70 | $74.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.96 | 8.834% | $87.0237 | $87.02 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.97 | 4.151% | $173.9009 | $173.90 | $173.90 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.75 | 12.111% | $247.485 | $247.49 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.47 | 5.183% | $249.7781 | $249.78 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.94 | 8.394% | $134.3435 | $134.34 | $134.35 | $134.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.25 | $1,164.7420 | $1,164.74 | $1,164.80 | $1,164.70 | |