| 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 | $186.45 | 3.718% | $193.3822 | $193.38 | $193.40 | $193.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.87 | 3.350% | $117.6846 | $117.68 | $117.70 | $117.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.46 | 7.123% | $253.303 | $253.30 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.27 | 13.246% | $176.9695 | $176.97 | $176.95 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.63 | 13.790% | $41.6813 | $41.68 | $41.70 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.71 | 10.569% | $210.8661 | $210.87 | $210.85 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.48 | 9.363% | $247.6853 | $247.69 | $247.70 | $247.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,146.87 | $1,241.5720 | $1,241.57 | $1,241.60 | $1,241.70 | |