| 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 | $186.58 | 5.595% | $197.0192 | $197.02 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.72 | 13.675% | $145.1857 | $145.19 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.44 | 4.375% | $151.803 | $151.80 | $151.80 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.69 | 12.633% | $125.7998 | $125.80 | $125.80 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.27 | 8.397% | $31.7278 | $31.73 | $31.75 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.44 | 3.466% | $197.0407 | $197.04 | $197.05 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.69 | 6.825% | $168.4523 | $168.45 | $168.45 | $168.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $948.83 | $1,017.0285 | $1,017.03 | $1,017.05 | $1,017.00 | |