| 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 | $187.38 | 5.270% | $197.2549 | $197.25 | $197.25 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.27 | 11.694% | $129.8666 | $129.87 | $129.85 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.89 | 11.151% | $151.0431 | $151.04 | $151.05 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.81 | 12.209% | $256.7454 | $256.75 | $256.75 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.28 | 7.745% | $214.7142 | $214.71 | $214.70 | $214.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.98 | 11.620% | $213.1719 | $213.17 | $213.15 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.68 | 13.336% | $211.5756 | $211.58 | $211.60 | $211.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,245.29 | $1,374.3717 | $1,374.37 | $1,374.35 | $1,374.40 | |