| 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 | $183.29 | 7.748% | $197.4913 | $197.49 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.25 | 12.109% | $174.0492 | $174.05 | $174.05 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.73 | 12.122% | $147.6983 | $147.70 | $147.70 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.41 | 7.631% | $29.5017 | $29.50 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.88 | 6.873% | $242.4735 | $242.47 | $242.45 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.77 | 5.185% | $158.5874 | $158.59 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.35 | 3.371% | $251.5533 | $251.55 | $251.55 | $251.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.68 | $1,201.3547 | $1,201.35 | $1,201.35 | $1,201.40 | |