| 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 | $179.25 | 4.597% | $187.4901 | $187.49 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.58 | 12.383% | $99.5489 | $99.55 | $99.55 | $99.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.92 | 12.805% | $184.91 | $184.91 | $184.90 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.50 | 4.777% | $157.6894 | $157.69 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.98 | 12.199% | $246.8154 | $246.82 | $246.80 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.39 | 7.181% | $259.796 | $259.80 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.38 | 7.626% | $235.0337 | $235.03 | $235.05 | $235.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,263.00 | $1,371.2835 | $1,371.29 | $1,371.30 | $1,371.20 | |