| 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 | $185.74 | 6.277% | $197.3989 | $197.40 | $197.40 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.30 | 8.756% | $80.8057 | $80.81 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.83 | 11.818% | $269.2913 | $269.29 | $269.30 | $269.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.40 | 13.687% | $161.8903 | $161.89 | $161.90 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.57 | 6.330% | $218.5826 | $218.58 | $218.60 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.83 | 3.523% | $31.9161 | $31.92 | $31.90 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.46 | 13.239% | $57.1404 | $57.14 | $57.15 | $57.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $930.13 | $1,017.0253 | $1,017.03 | $1,017.05 | $1,017.00 | |