| 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 | $181.99 | 3.540% | $188.4324 | $188.43 | $188.45 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.78 | 9.458% | $263.553 | $263.55 | $263.55 | $263.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.37 | 11.873% | $187.2418 | $187.24 | $187.25 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.31 | 11.143% | $180.3962 | $180.40 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.58 | 12.527% | $182.9464 | $182.95 | $182.95 | $182.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.86 | 13.600% | $283.841 | $283.84 | $283.85 | $283.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.52 | 13.508% | $14.2112 | $14.21 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,177.41 | $1,300.6220 | $1,300.62 | $1,300.65 | $1,300.50 | |