| 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 | $197.42 | 5.125% | $207.5378 | $207.54 | $207.55 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.31 | 13.597% | $162.7959 | $162.80 | $162.80 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.54 | 8.472% | $232.7158 | $232.72 | $232.70 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.63 | 7.702% | $102.9954 | $103.00 | $103.00 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.49 | 11.803% | $84.4001 | $84.40 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.87 | 5.628% | $259.7076 | $259.71 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.58 | 3.289% | $224.7362 | $224.74 | $224.75 | $224.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,189.84 | $1,274.8888 | $1,274.91 | $1,274.90 | $1,274.80 | |