| 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 | $197.73 | 8.453% | $214.4441 | $214.44 | $214.45 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.41 | 5.515% | $192.4699 | $192.47 | $192.45 | $192.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.83 | 9.703% | $198.3759 | $198.38 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.75 | 10.676% | $186.7658 | $186.77 | $186.75 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.41 | 12.774% | $7.2288 | $7.23 | $7.25 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.66 | 8.186% | $192.2032 | $192.20 | $192.20 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.66 | 10.102% | $257.2643 | $257.26 | $257.25 | $257.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.45 | $1,248.7520 | $1,248.75 | $1,248.75 | $1,248.80 | |