| 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 | $187.25 | 5.437% | $197.4308 | $197.43 | $197.45 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.75 | 3.844% | $144.0836 | $144.08 | $144.10 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.53 | 6.514% | $31.4536 | $31.45 | $31.45 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.34 | 5.373% | $47.7761 | $47.78 | $47.80 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.31 | 4.615% | $66.2318 | $66.23 | $66.25 | $66.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.88 | 6.607% | $77.6952 | $77.70 | $77.70 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.73 | 7.437% | $123.2625 | $123.26 | $123.25 | $123.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $651.79 | $687.9336 | $687.93 | $688.00 | $688.00 | |