| 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 | $183.88 | 7.657% | $197.9597 | $197.96 | $197.95 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.78 | 10.454% | $189.7379 | $189.74 | $189.75 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.79 | 10.154% | $275.1537 | $275.15 | $275.15 | $275.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.61 | 4.836% | $52.0091 | $52.01 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.51 | 6.585% | $230.7672 | $230.77 | $230.75 | $230.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.96 | 5.210% | $109.3763 | $109.38 | $109.40 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.46 | 6.302% | $257.7398 | $257.74 | $257.75 | $257.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,217.99 | $1,312.7437 | $1,312.75 | $1,312.75 | $1,312.80 | |