| 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 | $197.52 | 5.680% | $208.7391 | $208.74 | $208.75 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.53 | 11.563% | $73.1072 | $73.11 | $73.10 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.62 | 4.669% | $74.9639 | $74.96 | $74.95 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.89 | 10.533% | $139.15 | $139.15 | $139.15 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.50 | 9.620% | $271.3095 | $271.31 | $271.30 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.51 | 9.707% | $228.7501 | $228.75 | $228.75 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.71 | 9.759% | $257.6153 | $257.62 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,151.28 | $1,253.6351 | $1,253.64 | $1,253.60 | $1,253.70 | |