| 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 | $176.98 | 4.802% | $185.4786 | $185.48 | $185.50 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.61 | 9.393% | $147.2539 | $147.25 | $147.25 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.89 | 10.862% | $206.0814 | $206.08 | $206.10 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.29 | 10.697% | $101.0553 | $101.06 | $101.05 | $101.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.29 | 11.168% | $271.5723 | $271.57 | $271.55 | $271.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.76 | 8.795% | $140.0844 | $140.08 | $140.10 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.94 | 11.727% | $226.7388 | $226.74 | $226.75 | $226.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.76 | $1,278.2647 | $1,278.26 | $1,278.30 | $1,278.40 | |