| 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 | $177.55 | 11.235% | $197.4977 | $197.50 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.32 | 6.662% | $243.5307 | $243.53 | $243.55 | $243.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.48 | 8.203% | $116.2966 | $116.30 | $116.30 | $116.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.93 | 5.428% | $12.5776 | $12.58 | $12.60 | $12.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.63 | 10.609% | $96.9267 | $96.93 | $96.95 | $96.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.89 | 12.110% | $206.1591 | $206.16 | $206.15 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.50 | 13.248% | $278.0238 | $278.02 | $278.00 | $278.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.30 | $1,151.0122 | $1,151.02 | $1,151.05 | $1,151.00 | |