| 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 | $164.53 | 13.872% | $187.3536 | $187.35 | $187.35 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.61 | 13.391% | $202.5277 | $202.53 | $202.55 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.34 | 12.535% | $209.6977 | $209.70 | $209.70 | $209.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.66 | 7.396% | $234.8321 | $234.83 | $234.85 | $234.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.55 | 4.762% | $154.5763 | $154.58 | $154.60 | $154.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.75 | 5.786% | $38.8764 | $38.88 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.82 | 4.736% | $184.1468 | $184.15 | $184.15 | $184.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,108.26 | $1,212.0106 | $1,212.02 | $1,212.10 | $1,212.00 | |