| 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 | $218.46 | 13.236% | $247.3754 | $247.38 | $247.40 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.55 | 3.217% | $190.487 | $190.49 | $190.50 | $190.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.98 | 11.111% | $225.5331 | $225.53 | $225.55 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.57 | 11.337% | $208.8348 | $208.83 | $208.85 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.87 | 11.457% | $134.7181 | $134.72 | $134.70 | $134.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.75 | 9.434% | $120.1038 | $120.10 | $120.10 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.70 | 12.441% | $60.3808 | $60.38 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.88 | $1,187.4330 | $1,187.43 | $1,187.50 | $1,187.40 | |