| 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 | $180.72 | 3.231% | $186.5591 | $186.56 | $186.55 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.65 | 8.270% | $191.259 | $191.26 | $191.25 | $191.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.87 | 10.705% | $258.9058 | $258.91 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.35 | 7.569% | $150.9731 | $150.97 | $150.95 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.71 | 4.106% | $102.763 | $102.76 | $102.75 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.69 | 9.242% | $209.406 | $209.41 | $209.40 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.39 | 13.118% | $254.9567 | $254.96 | $254.95 | $255.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,247.38 | $1,354.8227 | $1,354.83 | $1,354.75 | $1,355.00 | |