| 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 | $187.30 | 5.635% | $197.8544 | $197.85 | $197.85 | $197.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.55 | 5.496% | $264.3202 | $264.32 | $264.30 | $264.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.34 | 11.264% | $199.5409 | $199.54 | $199.55 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.33 | 3.131% | $140.5985 | $140.60 | $140.60 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.27 | 7.225% | $21.7345 | $21.73 | $21.75 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.87 | 9.312% | $32.6515 | $32.65 | $32.65 | $32.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.54 | 11.236% | $257.5558 | $257.56 | $257.55 | $257.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,035.20 | $1,114.2558 | $1,114.25 | $1,114.25 | $1,114.30 | |