| 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 | $184.83 | 5.710% | $195.3838 | $195.38 | $195.40 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.71 | 9.382% | $237.0417 | $237.04 | $237.05 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.32 | 10.475% | $177.1135 | $177.11 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.43 | 3.426% | $152.481 | $152.48 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.58 | 12.784% | $96.5205 | $96.52 | $96.50 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.93 | 12.530% | $176.5933 | $176.59 | $176.60 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.26 | 11.857% | $207.2263 | $207.23 | $207.25 | $207.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,137.06 | $1,242.3601 | $1,242.35 | $1,242.40 | $1,242.30 | |