| 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 | $184.72 | 3.178% | $190.5904 | $190.59 | $190.60 | $190.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.41 | 13.850% | $281.6763 | $281.68 | $281.70 | $281.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.87 | 13.135% | $165.03 | $165.03 | $165.05 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.38 | 9.168% | $118.3163 | $118.32 | $118.30 | $118.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.76 | 5.614% | $227.8728 | $227.87 | $227.85 | $227.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.93 | 13.118% | $77.9722 | $77.97 | $77.95 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.48 | 12.270% | $269.9869 | $269.99 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,211.55 | $1,331.4449 | $1,331.45 | $1,331.45 | $1,331.50 | |