| 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 | $184.45 | 5.571% | $194.7257 | $194.73 | $194.75 | $194.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.70 | 7.259% | $250.6643 | $250.66 | $250.65 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.44 | 6.594% | $239.2396 | $239.24 | $239.25 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.29 | 4.301% | $176.5712 | $176.57 | $176.55 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.77 | 6.198% | $221.7096 | $221.71 | $221.70 | $221.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.27 | 9.728% | $234.0169 | $234.02 | $234.00 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.67 | 12.587% | $264.2079 | $264.21 | $264.20 | $264.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,468.59 | $1,581.1352 | $1,581.14 | $1,581.10 | $1,581.10 | |