| 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 | $186.75 | 5.745% | $197.4788 | $197.48 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.84 | 3.721% | $218.6854 | $218.69 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.78 | 7.395% | $176.9655 | $176.97 | $176.95 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.74 | 10.425% | $83.6359 | $83.64 | $83.65 | $83.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.35 | 10.175% | $6.9961 | $7.00 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.92 | 12.387% | $259.5241 | $259.52 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.40 | 7.627% | $201.693 | $201.69 | $201.70 | $201.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,062.78 | $1,144.9788 | $1,144.99 | $1,145.00 | $1,145.00 | |