| 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 | $186.55 | 3.860% | $193.7508 | $193.75 | $193.75 | $193.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.26 | 13.574% | $157.0274 | $157.03 | $157.05 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.59 | 10.204% | $99.8338 | $99.83 | $99.85 | $99.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.71 | 9.729% | $242.1829 | $242.18 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.46 | 9.243% | $251.7614 | $251.76 | $251.75 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.85 | 12.508% | $243.9736 | $243.97 | $243.95 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.71 | 5.303% | $254.5279 | $254.53 | $254.55 | $254.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,325.13 | $1,443.0578 | $1,443.05 | $1,443.10 | $1,443.10 | |