| 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 | $194.95 | 3.708% | $202.1787 | $202.18 | $202.20 | $202.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.51 | 3.304% | $185.441 | $185.44 | $185.45 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.44 | 13.787% | $183.6977 | $183.70 | $183.70 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.94 | 5.745% | $147.9796 | $147.98 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.70 | 12.725% | $223.9846 | $223.98 | $224.00 | $224.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.56 | 5.810% | $157.1913 | $157.19 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.48 | 7.358% | $173.3617 | $173.36 | $173.35 | $173.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,184.58 | $1,273.8346 | $1,273.83 | $1,273.90 | $1,273.90 | |