| 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 | $187.54 | 9.192% | $204.7787 | $204.78 | $204.80 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.35 | 4.788% | $163.836 | $163.84 | $163.85 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.84 | 5.371% | $38.8187 | $38.82 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.79 | 3.180% | $146.2989 | $146.30 | $146.30 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.32 | 5.750% | $248.8509 | $248.85 | $248.85 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.96 | 11.608% | $242.1447 | $242.14 | $242.15 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.33 | 13.126% | $254.9068 | $254.91 | $254.90 | $254.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,200.13 | $1,299.6347 | $1,299.64 | $1,299.65 | $1,299.60 | |