| 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 | $188.84 | 4.622% | $197.5682 | $197.57 | $197.55 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.36 | 13.638% | $256.0946 | $256.09 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.63 | 7.775% | $266.8832 | $266.88 | $266.90 | $266.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.82 | 10.438% | $46.1852 | $46.19 | $46.20 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.98 | 11.638% | $147.3398 | $147.34 | $147.35 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.35 | 9.720% | $125.4648 | $125.46 | $125.45 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.63 | 5.614% | $158.0302 | $158.03 | $158.05 | $158.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.61 | $1,197.5660 | $1,197.56 | $1,197.60 | $1,197.60 | |