| 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 | $188.36 | 10.190% | $207.5539 | $207.55 | $207.55 | $207.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.76 | 5.556% | $197.1364 | $197.14 | $197.15 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.39 | 10.345% | $238.7755 | $238.78 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.97 | 7.212% | $123.2616 | $123.26 | $123.25 | $123.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.60 | 7.240% | $227.9922 | $227.99 | $228.00 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.82 | 8.600% | $192.0265 | $192.03 | $192.05 | $192.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.54 | 5.379% | $62.7427 | $62.74 | $62.75 | $62.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,155.44 | $1,249.4888 | $1,249.49 | $1,249.55 | $1,249.50 | |