| 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 | $183.32 | 7.481% | $197.0342 | $197.03 | $197.05 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.80 | 7.123% | $194.7496 | $194.75 | $194.75 | $194.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.94 | 10.327% | $49.581 | $49.58 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.66 | 8.245% | $256.1726 | $256.17 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.92 | 7.124% | $232.3734 | $232.37 | $232.35 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.75 | 5.740% | $87.4999 | $87.50 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.88 | 6.718% | $159.9489 | $159.95 | $159.95 | $159.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.27 | $1,177.3596 | $1,177.35 | $1,177.35 | $1,177.30 | |