| 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 | $177.66 | 4.290% | $185.2816 | $185.28 | $185.30 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.92 | 6.622% | $183.3045 | $183.30 | $183.30 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.73 | 6.796% | $257.09 | $257.09 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.51 | 12.119% | $192.2953 | $192.30 | $192.30 | $192.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.52 | 5.604% | $138.8904 | $138.89 | $138.90 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.49 | 3.300% | $247.3932 | $247.39 | $247.40 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.48 | 3.150% | $53.1016 | $53.10 | $53.10 | $53.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,184.31 | $1,257.3566 | $1,257.35 | $1,257.40 | $1,257.40 | |