| 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 | $187.54 | 5.264% | $197.4121 | $197.41 | $197.40 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.98 | 6.710% | $58.6692 | $58.67 | $58.65 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.34 | 7.504% | $11.1159 | $11.12 | $11.10 | $11.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.34 | 13.460% | $41.2314 | $41.23 | $41.25 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.72 | 8.600% | $271.1959 | $271.20 | $271.20 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.49 | 7.731% | $82.4034 | $82.40 | $82.40 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.90 | 12.571% | $200.2638 | $200.26 | $200.25 | $200.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.31 | $862.2917 | $862.29 | $862.25 | $862.30 | |