| 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 | $187.59 | 5.386% | $197.6936 | $197.69 | $197.70 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.30 | 12.123% | $129.2778 | $129.28 | $129.30 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.34 | 13.511% | $236.4888 | $236.49 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.58 | 4.413% | $216.7405 | $216.74 | $216.75 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.60 | 11.592% | $173.6372 | $173.64 | $173.65 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.73 | 8.860% | $120.5407 | $120.54 | $120.55 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.78 | 12.660% | $170.9953 | $171.00 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.92 | $1,245.3739 | $1,245.38 | $1,245.45 | $1,245.30 | |