| 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 | $187.78 | 5.177% | $197.5014 | $197.50 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.67 | 5.324% | $135.5204 | $135.52 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.45 | 12.665% | $57.9661 | $57.97 | $57.95 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.54 | 11.206% | $112.9186 | $112.92 | $112.90 | $112.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.45 | 9.117% | $243.8219 | $243.82 | $243.80 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.75 | 12.356% | $213.1955 | $213.20 | $213.20 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.90 | 5.103% | $86.0794 | $86.08 | $86.10 | $86.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $964.54 | $1,047.0033 | $1,047.01 | $1,046.95 | $1,047.00 | |