| 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 | $187.55 | 4.622% | $196.2186 | $196.22 | $196.20 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.75 | 5.228% | $161.7881 | $161.79 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.92 | 10.412% | $272.6293 | $272.63 | $272.65 | $272.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.61 | 13.334% | $267.0262 | $267.03 | $267.05 | $267.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.46 | 9.557% | $232.7648 | $232.76 | $232.75 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.55 | 6.764% | $178.8831 | $178.88 | $178.90 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.94 | 8.322% | $181.916 | $181.92 | $181.90 | $181.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,371.78 | $1,491.2261 | $1,491.23 | $1,491.25 | $1,491.20 | |