| 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 | $177.38 | 11.593% | $197.9437 | $197.94 | $197.95 | $197.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.73 | 5.860% | $157.4456 | $157.45 | $157.45 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.37 | 13.132% | $274.198 | $274.20 | $274.20 | $274.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.28 | 6.427% | $147.1673 | $147.17 | $147.15 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.53 | 7.666% | $19.9505 | $19.95 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.30 | 12.154% | $231.3737 | $231.37 | $231.35 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.71 | 9.558% | $174.9751 | $174.98 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.30 | $1,203.0539 | $1,203.06 | $1,203.05 | $1,203.10 | |