| 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 | $178.84 | 3.754% | $185.5537 | $185.55 | $185.55 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.38 | 12.521% | $179.336 | $179.34 | $179.35 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.64 | 3.765% | $181.2152 | $181.22 | $181.20 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.46 | 7.241% | $191.3823 | $191.38 | $191.40 | $191.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.34 | 7.454% | $239.9878 | $239.99 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.57 | 10.504% | $187.3816 | $187.38 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.97 | 13.286% | $77.0005 | $77.00 | $77.00 | $77.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,152.20 | $1,241.8571 | $1,241.86 | $1,241.90 | $1,241.90 | |