| 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 | $197.66 | 5.107% | $207.7545 | $207.75 | $207.75 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.47 | 8.189% | $170.3652 | $170.37 | $170.35 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.99 | 4.294% | $256.5528 | $256.55 | $256.55 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.66 | 12.594% | $136.9819 | $136.98 | $137.00 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.50 | 9.145% | $193.7324 | $193.73 | $193.75 | $193.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.98 | 7.583% | $79.5899 | $79.59 | $79.60 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.26 | 12.180% | $214.5555 | $214.56 | $214.55 | $214.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.52 | $1,259.5322 | $1,259.53 | $1,259.55 | $1,259.70 | |