| 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 | $197.30 | 10.271% | $217.5647 | $217.56 | $217.55 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.88 | 10.520% | $237.4854 | $237.49 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.44 | 9.235% | $171.9796 | $171.98 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.60 | 10.173% | $205.5828 | $205.58 | $205.60 | $205.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.65 | 9.162% | $152.4447 | $152.44 | $152.45 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.47 | 8.298% | $29.7495 | $29.75 | $29.75 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.51 | 4.292% | $247.7039 | $247.70 | $247.70 | $247.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,160.85 | $1,262.5106 | $1,262.50 | $1,262.55 | $1,262.50 | |