| 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 | $173.25 | 13.704% | $196.9922 | $196.99 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.59 | 5.405% | $62.8108 | $62.81 | $62.80 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.83 | 7.742% | $53.6878 | $53.69 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.92 | 8.595% | $226.8767 | $226.88 | $226.90 | $226.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.99 | 7.198% | $254.0485 | $254.05 | $254.05 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.65 | 7.653% | $233.2302 | $233.23 | $233.25 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.66 | 6.466% | $248.7685 | $248.77 | $248.75 | $248.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,178.89 | $1,276.4147 | $1,276.42 | $1,276.45 | $1,276.40 | |