| 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 | $187.96 | 5.118% | $197.5798 | $197.58 | $197.60 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.85 | 13.459% | $200.6522 | $200.65 | $200.65 | $200.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.84 | 10.871% | $13.1271 | $13.13 | $13.15 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.43 | 5.449% | $164.9539 | $164.95 | $164.95 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.65 | 9.570% | $60.9757 | $60.98 | $61.00 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.62 | 13.831% | $58.7596 | $58.76 | $58.75 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.67 | 6.655% | $232.1559 | $232.16 | $232.15 | $232.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $858.02 | $928.2042 | $928.21 | $928.25 | $928.40 | |