| 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 | $185.62 | 12.829% | $209.4332 | $209.43 | $209.45 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.76 | 13.171% | $250.968 | $250.97 | $250.95 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.65 | 7.368% | $206.8445 | $206.84 | $206.85 | $206.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.27 | 12.604% | $205.2433 | $205.24 | $205.25 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.51 | 3.421% | $220.8142 | $220.81 | $220.80 | $220.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.73 | 9.718% | $205.9736 | $205.97 | $205.95 | $206.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.39 | 10.325% | $254.1778 | $254.18 | $254.20 | $254.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,413.93 | $1,553.4546 | $1,553.44 | $1,553.45 | $1,553.40 | |