| 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 | $190.93 | 3.845% | $198.2713 | $198.27 | $198.25 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.77 | 3.455% | $252.1923 | $252.19 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.93 | 5.649% | $250.3142 | $250.31 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.37 | 6.202% | $213.859 | $213.86 | $213.85 | $213.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.42 | 13.401% | $154.7016 | $154.70 | $154.70 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.68 | 4.762% | $181.9506 | $181.95 | $181.95 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.46 | 12.575% | $265.0691 | $265.07 | $265.05 | $265.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,418.56 | $1,516.3581 | $1,516.35 | $1,516.30 | $1,516.50 | |