| 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 | $197.52 | 7.510% | $212.3538 | $212.35 | $212.35 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.46 | 9.439% | $127.4527 | $127.45 | $127.45 | $127.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.74 | 4.804% | $164.2698 | $164.27 | $164.25 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.91 | 11.674% | $267.9171 | $267.92 | $267.90 | $267.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.51 | 12.851% | $120.1976 | $120.20 | $120.20 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.78 | 7.794% | $159.298 | $159.30 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.63 | 5.268% | $236.4635 | $236.46 | $236.45 | $236.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,189.55 | $1,287.9525 | $1,287.95 | $1,287.90 | $1,288.10 | |