| 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 | $184.39 | 3.195% | $190.2813 | $190.28 | $190.30 | $190.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.76 | 6.428% | $171.0937 | $171.09 | $171.10 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.48 | 13.595% | $249.3183 | $249.32 | $249.30 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.84 | 4.350% | $121.9225 | $121.92 | $121.90 | $121.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.95 | 12.764% | $240.1309 | $240.13 | $240.15 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.56 | 3.160% | $81.0425 | $81.04 | $81.05 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.69 | 9.119% | $201.5319 | $201.53 | $201.55 | $201.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.67 | $1,255.3211 | $1,255.31 | $1,255.35 | $1,255.20 | |