| 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 | $187.29 | 5.451% | $197.4992 | $197.50 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.66 | 9.420% | $150.6276 | $150.63 | $150.65 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.31 | 11.688% | $253.878 | $253.88 | $253.90 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.63 | 13.826% | $243.1665 | $243.17 | $243.15 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.69 | 10.639% | $98.1257 | $98.13 | $98.15 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.84 | 9.773% | $78.8609 | $78.86 | $78.85 | $78.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.95 | 4.358% | $241.0148 | $241.01 | $241.00 | $241.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.37 | $1,263.1727 | $1,263.18 | $1,263.20 | $1,263.20 | |