| 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 | $187.58 | 5.115% | $197.1747 | $197.17 | $197.15 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.67 | 7.198% | $146.5075 | $146.51 | $146.50 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.77 | 12.632% | $257.6682 | $257.67 | $257.65 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.39 | 12.648% | $48.878 | $48.88 | $48.90 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.27 | 9.113% | $228.3408 | $228.34 | $228.35 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.40 | 3.341% | $179.1933 | $179.19 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.51 | 4.607% | $216.0239 | $216.02 | $216.00 | $216.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,185.59 | $1,273.7864 | $1,273.78 | $1,273.75 | $1,273.80 | |