| 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 | $164.97 | 13.371% | $187.0281 | $187.03 | $187.05 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.39 | 9.844% | $272.8415 | $272.84 | $272.85 | $272.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.97 | 9.266% | $238.1671 | $238.17 | $238.15 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.48 | 8.831% | $157.239 | $157.24 | $157.25 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.85 | 9.108% | $88.2138 | $88.21 | $88.20 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.86 | 5.501% | $97.9682 | $97.97 | $97.95 | $98.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.36 | 7.386% | $252.7437 | $252.74 | $252.75 | $252.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,184.88 | $1,294.2014 | $1,294.20 | $1,294.20 | $1,294.10 | |