| 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 | $181.92 | 8.519% | $197.4178 | $197.42 | $197.40 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.28 | 5.367% | $60.3542 | $60.35 | $60.35 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.67 | 5.180% | $260.4993 | $260.50 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.98 | 10.214% | $189.546 | $189.55 | $189.55 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.89 | 5.743% | $219.8291 | $219.83 | $219.85 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.45 | 10.384% | $162.7612 | $162.76 | $162.75 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.44 | 7.563% | $247.8682 | $247.87 | $247.85 | $247.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,244.63 | $1,338.2758 | $1,338.28 | $1,338.25 | $1,338.30 | |