| 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 | $187.37 | 6.458% | $199.4704 | $199.47 | $199.45 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.92 | 7.848% | $58.1516 | $58.15 | $58.15 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.82 | 9.348% | $90.562 | $90.56 | $90.55 | $90.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.35 | 5.810% | $142.1557 | $142.16 | $142.15 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.50 | 6.311% | $266.3091 | $266.31 | $266.30 | $266.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.38 | 9.573% | $248.0514 | $248.05 | $248.05 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.55 | 9.168% | $252.7785 | $252.78 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,166.89 | $1,257.4787 | $1,257.48 | $1,257.45 | $1,257.70 | |