| 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 | $175.29 | 4.647% | $183.4357 | $183.44 | $183.45 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.94 | 3.528% | $199.7469 | $199.75 | $199.75 | $199.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.72 | 9.491% | $155.1706 | $155.17 | $155.15 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.78 | 13.672% | $7.707 | $7.71 | $7.70 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.56 | 5.440% | $251.5377 | $251.54 | $251.55 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.68 | 4.252% | $227.9783 | $227.98 | $228.00 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.87 | 13.239% | $261.4349 | $261.43 | $261.45 | $261.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,204.84 | $1,287.0111 | $1,287.02 | $1,287.05 | $1,286.90 | |