| 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 | $185.85 | 5.605% | $196.2669 | $196.27 | $196.25 | $196.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.35 | 3.616% | $147.4974 | $147.50 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.97 | 7.703% | $48.434 | $48.43 | $48.45 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.57 | 12.262% | $207.202 | $207.20 | $207.20 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.41 | 7.852% | $253.8944 | $253.89 | $253.90 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.34 | 8.589% | $125.2466 | $125.25 | $125.25 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.80 | 3.687% | $39.1937 | $39.19 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $946.29 | $1,017.7350 | $1,017.73 | $1,017.75 | $1,017.70 | |