| 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 | $183.42 | 3.723% | $190.2487 | $190.25 | $190.25 | $190.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.27 | 8.220% | $235.1296 | $235.13 | $235.15 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.89 | 12.284% | $143.6 | $143.60 | $143.60 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.92 | 8.781% | $145.6795 | $145.68 | $145.70 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.34 | 12.412% | $271.2951 | $271.30 | $271.30 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.38 | 9.147% | $49.5309 | $49.53 | $49.55 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.47 | 9.771% | $251.8915 | $251.89 | $251.90 | $251.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,178.69 | $1,287.3753 | $1,287.38 | $1,287.45 | $1,287.30 | |