| 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 | $196.88 | 5.390% | $207.4918 | $207.49 | $207.50 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.40 | 6.381% | $68.5094 | $68.51 | $68.50 | $68.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.61 | 7.550% | $264.1536 | $264.15 | $264.15 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.30 | 7.474% | $160.4587 | $160.46 | $160.45 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.81 | 9.229% | $159.2668 | $159.27 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.64 | 6.615% | $266.1537 | $266.15 | $266.15 | $266.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.55 | 3.246% | $172.9887 | $172.99 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,219.19 | $1,299.0227 | $1,299.02 | $1,299.00 | $1,299.20 | |