| 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 | $184.26 | 3.353% | $190.4382 | $190.44 | $190.45 | $190.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.83 | 7.204% | $144.5432 | $144.54 | $144.55 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.37 | 12.860% | $266.7672 | $266.77 | $266.75 | $266.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.80 | 3.747% | $41.2913 | $41.29 | $41.30 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.79 | 6.394% | $250.8664 | $250.87 | $250.85 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.96 | 8.580% | $147.6254 | $147.63 | $147.65 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.97 | 11.305% | $268.2117 | $268.21 | $268.20 | $268.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,207.98 | $1,309.7434 | $1,309.75 | $1,309.75 | $1,309.70 | |