| 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 | $165.95 | 13.569% | $188.4678 | $188.47 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.84 | 5.702% | $263.0289 | $263.03 | $263.05 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.74 | 5.661% | $245.9154 | $245.92 | $245.90 | $245.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.90 | 3.854% | $246.0301 | $246.03 | $246.05 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.70 | 8.255% | $45.1423 | $45.14 | $45.15 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.31 | 12.102% | $73.2138 | $73.21 | $73.20 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.92 | 5.309% | $224.2239 | $224.22 | $224.20 | $224.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,204.36 | $1,286.0222 | $1,286.02 | $1,286.00 | $1,285.90 | |