| 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 | $180.27 | 4.374% | $188.155 | $188.16 | $188.15 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.62 | 8.190% | $180.2662 | $180.27 | $180.25 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.40 | 6.739% | $228.8484 | $228.85 | $228.85 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.54 | 3.407% | $257.0078 | $257.01 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.75 | 9.487% | $144.2491 | $144.25 | $144.25 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.27 | 13.807% | $126.633 | $126.63 | $126.65 | $126.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.88 | 7.873% | $170.3099 | $170.31 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,210.73 | $1,295.4694 | $1,295.48 | $1,295.45 | $1,295.40 | |