| 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 | $185.34 | 6.526% | $197.4353 | $197.44 | $197.45 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.29 | 13.653% | $187.857 | $187.86 | $187.85 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.25 | 12.407% | $254.3208 | $254.32 | $254.30 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.36 | 13.745% | $22.021 | $22.02 | $22.00 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.50 | 5.157% | $149.8487 | $149.85 | $149.85 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.67 | 13.560% | $225.6097 | $225.61 | $225.60 | $225.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.45 | 4.518% | $250.2684 | $250.27 | $250.25 | $250.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.86 | $1,287.3609 | $1,287.37 | $1,287.30 | $1,287.30 | |