| 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 | $185.95 | 6.195% | $197.4696 | $197.47 | $197.45 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.46 | 9.271% | $155.6675 | $155.67 | $155.65 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.94 | 9.268% | $164.9291 | $164.93 | $164.95 | $164.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.41 | 4.479% | $142.5198 | $142.52 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.43 | 7.406% | $24.0912 | $24.09 | $24.10 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.43 | 13.378% | $270.3272 | $270.33 | $270.35 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.91 | 11.807% | $249.229 | $249.23 | $249.25 | $249.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.53 | $1,204.2334 | $1,204.24 | $1,204.25 | $1,204.20 | |