| 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 | $179.53 | 4.419% | $187.4634 | $187.46 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.85 | 6.153% | $203.6545 | $203.65 | $203.65 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.68 | 5.866% | $219.8625 | $219.86 | $219.85 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.36 | 4.205% | $165.019 | $165.02 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.97 | 9.577% | $210.355 | $210.36 | $210.35 | $210.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.74 | 8.346% | $240.2464 | $240.25 | $240.25 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.98 | 6.443% | $24.4606 | $24.46 | $24.45 | $24.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,174.11 | $1,251.0614 | $1,251.06 | $1,251.00 | $1,251.20 | |