| 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 | $187.25 | 5.220% | $197.0245 | $197.02 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.94 | 7.460% | $39.6957 | $39.70 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.49 | 10.450% | $234.6952 | $234.70 | $234.70 | $234.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.42 | 10.860% | $79.1762 | $79.18 | $79.20 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.98 | 10.230% | $51.7861 | $51.79 | $51.80 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.81 | 8.706% | $240.0337 | $240.03 | $240.05 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.39 | 10.274% | $21.3821 | $21.38 | $21.40 | $21.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.28 | $863.7935 | $863.80 | $863.85 | $863.80 | |