| 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 | $237.64 | 4.581% | $248.5263 | $248.53 | $248.55 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.39 | 11.375% | $149.6769 | $149.68 | $149.70 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.43 | 8.672% | $191.73 | $191.73 | $191.75 | $191.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.57 | 4.867% | $186.2123 | $186.21 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.33 | 11.870% | $133.4945 | $133.49 | $133.50 | $133.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.86 | 7.860% | $260.8702 | $260.87 | $260.85 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.44 | 9.397% | $16.8909 | $16.89 | $16.90 | $16.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.66 | $1,187.4011 | $1,187.40 | $1,187.45 | $1,187.40 | |