| 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 | $187.78 | 5.112% | $197.3793 | $197.38 | $197.40 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.81 | 11.440% | $221.5539 | $221.55 | $221.55 | $221.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.52 | 13.354% | $279.4403 | $279.44 | $279.45 | $279.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.73 | 9.722% | $144.5368 | $144.54 | $144.55 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.40 | 10.328% | $256.4023 | $256.40 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.73 | 9.279% | $23.7463 | $23.75 | $23.75 | $23.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.58 | 11.732% | $266.5702 | $266.57 | $266.55 | $266.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,257.55 | $1,389.6291 | $1,389.63 | $1,389.65 | $1,389.60 | |