| 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 | $173.87 | 13.511% | $197.3616 | $197.36 | $197.35 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.30 | 5.755% | $157.8922 | $157.89 | $157.90 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.58 | 10.685% | $115.7544 | $115.75 | $115.75 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.70 | 8.740% | $35.558 | $35.56 | $35.55 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.84 | 7.719% | $246.5042 | $246.50 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.74 | 6.110% | $243.7771 | $243.78 | $243.80 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.51 | 7.551% | $264.0485 | $264.05 | $264.05 | $264.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.54 | $1,260.8960 | $1,260.89 | $1,260.90 | $1,261.00 | |