| 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 | $182.94 | 11.657% | $204.2653 | $204.27 | $204.25 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.62 | 8.764% | $231.254 | $231.25 | $231.25 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.72 | 8.236% | $271.3693 | $271.37 | $271.35 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.51 | 13.278% | $158.0341 | $158.03 | $158.05 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.54 | 12.446% | $16.3496 | $16.35 | $16.35 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.69 | 5.564% | $177.0203 | $177.02 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.34 | 8.187% | $92.3268 | $92.33 | $92.35 | $92.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,053.36 | $1,150.6194 | $1,150.62 | $1,150.60 | $1,150.60 | |