| 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 | $187.86 | 5.358% | $197.9255 | $197.93 | $197.95 | $197.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.88 | 3.217% | $179.4737 | $179.47 | $179.45 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.66 | 5.393% | $147.1919 | $147.19 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.36 | 10.575% | $177.3181 | $177.32 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.89 | 10.607% | $222.1984 | $222.20 | $222.20 | $222.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.86 | 3.272% | $157.8616 | $157.86 | $157.85 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.27 | 8.456% | $170.5688 | $170.57 | $170.55 | $170.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,172.78 | $1,252.5380 | $1,252.54 | $1,252.50 | $1,252.60 | |