| 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 | $181.27 | 3.489% | $187.5945 | $187.59 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.46 | 8.570% | $193.754 | $193.75 | $193.75 | $193.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.66 | 10.189% | $244.2449 | $244.24 | $244.25 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.27 | 5.392% | $102.5148 | $102.51 | $102.50 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.77 | 6.640% | $49.8755 | $49.88 | $49.90 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.31 | 3.500% | $241.4759 | $241.48 | $241.50 | $241.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.31 | 4.227% | $242.1297 | $242.13 | $242.15 | $242.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,191.05 | $1,261.5893 | $1,261.58 | $1,261.65 | $1,261.60 | |