| 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 | $174.85 | 12.251% | $196.2709 | $196.27 | $196.25 | $196.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.93 | 12.109% | $266.7409 | $266.74 | $266.75 | $266.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.35 | 11.837% | $257.6165 | $257.62 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.63 | 8.532% | $219.9184 | $219.92 | $219.90 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.41 | 10.536% | $185.0483 | $185.05 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.66 | 12.734% | $161.9537 | $161.95 | $161.95 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.45 | 11.750% | $254.1754 | $254.18 | $254.20 | $254.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,384.28 | $1,541.7241 | $1,541.73 | $1,541.70 | $1,541.70 | |