| 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 | $186.69 | 5.597% | $197.139 | $197.14 | $197.15 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.63 | 7.759% | $203.2658 | $203.27 | $203.25 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.47 | 9.472% | $58.5347 | $58.53 | $58.55 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.44 | 12.531% | $7.247 | $7.25 | $7.25 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.60 | 8.246% | $30.9584 | $30.96 | $30.95 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.36 | 8.753% | $8.0042 | $8.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.35 | 11.596% | $34.9853 | $34.99 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $502.54 | $540.1344 | $540.14 | $540.15 | $540.10 | |