| 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 | $187.65 | 5.246% | $197.4941 | $197.49 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.86 | 8.692% | $224.8403 | $224.84 | $224.85 | $224.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.47 | 9.847% | $16.9933 | $16.99 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.80 | 10.259% | $61.5245 | $61.52 | $61.50 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.69 | 6.474% | $262.6607 | $262.66 | $262.65 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.35 | 12.311% | $169.9827 | $169.98 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.33 | 7.320% | $43.2822 | $43.28 | $43.30 | $43.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.15 | $976.7778 | $976.76 | $976.80 | $976.80 | |