| 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 | $173.49 | 8.490% | $188.2193 | $188.22 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.95 | 13.503% | $154.3073 | $154.31 | $154.30 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.35 | 10.637% | $253.746 | $253.75 | $253.75 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.71 | 11.141% | $266.4161 | $266.42 | $266.40 | $266.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.58 | 4.689% | $226.7354 | $226.74 | $226.75 | $226.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.39 | 8.655% | $253.5899 | $253.59 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.89 | 9.696% | $248.8893 | $248.89 | $248.90 | $248.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,455.36 | $1,591.9033 | $1,591.92 | $1,591.90 | $1,591.80 | |