| 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 | $178.39 | 4.755% | $186.8724 | $186.87 | $186.85 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.36 | 9.557% | $126.385 | $126.39 | $126.40 | $126.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.70 | 5.633% | $234.1884 | $234.19 | $234.20 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.87 | 5.481% | $89.5217 | $89.52 | $89.50 | $89.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.40 | 12.489% | $251.3004 | $251.30 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.69 | 13.450% | $158.4783 | $158.48 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.40 | 6.362% | $168.4774 | $168.48 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,121.81 | $1,215.2236 | $1,215.23 | $1,215.25 | $1,215.30 | |