| 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 | $187.80 | 5.103% | $197.3834 | $197.38 | $197.40 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.83 | 8.657% | $166.0605 | $166.06 | $166.05 | $166.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.66 | 6.386% | $199.644 | $199.64 | $199.65 | $199.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.93 | 5.133% | $53.5442 | $53.54 | $53.55 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.67 | 12.732% | $55.994 | $55.99 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.26 | 7.556% | $43.302 | $43.30 | $43.30 | $43.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.47 | 3.603% | $257.4224 | $257.42 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.62 | $973.3505 | $973.33 | $973.35 | $973.30 | |