| 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 | $186.77 | 8.314% | $202.2981 | $202.30 | $202.30 | $202.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.86 | 10.123% | $86.843 | $86.84 | $86.85 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.55 | 5.683% | $183.4128 | $183.41 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.44 | 3.716% | $162.2533 | $162.25 | $162.25 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.31 | 5.602% | $156.6183 | $156.62 | $156.60 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.53 | 10.531% | $238.2275 | $238.23 | $238.25 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.30 | 4.387% | $226.833 | $226.83 | $226.85 | $226.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.76 | $1,256.4860 | $1,256.48 | $1,256.50 | $1,256.40 | |