| 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 | $189.31 | 7.843% | $204.1576 | $204.16 | $204.15 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.55 | 8.197% | $185.612 | $185.61 | $185.60 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.99 | 7.811% | $167.0963 | $167.10 | $167.10 | $167.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.36 | 8.424% | $240.0074 | $240.01 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.30 | 12.590% | $278.4351 | $278.44 | $278.45 | $278.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.82 | 13.721% | $184.0233 | $184.02 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.39 | 3.568% | $240.6817 | $240.68 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,378.72 | $1,500.0134 | $1,500.02 | $1,500.00 | $1,500.00 | |