| 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 | $174.45 | 7.328% | $187.2337 | $187.23 | $187.25 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.42 | 12.155% | $239.3612 | $239.36 | $239.35 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.86 | 6.485% | $185.1348 | $185.13 | $185.15 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.55 | 12.502% | $277.3737 | $277.37 | $277.35 | $277.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.42 | 12.381% | $249.9578 | $249.96 | $249.95 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.56 | 9.432% | $255.5894 | $255.59 | $255.60 | $255.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.52 | 8.863% | $192.165 | $192.17 | $192.15 | $192.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,440.78 | $1,586.8156 | $1,586.81 | $1,586.80 | $1,586.90 | |