| 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 | 3.578% | $194.2502 | $194.25 | $194.25 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.51 | 8.567% | $174.2609 | $174.26 | $174.25 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.28 | 8.701% | $87.2652 | $87.27 | $87.25 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.25 | 8.871% | $87.369 | $87.37 | $87.35 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.54 | 8.105% | $252.4684 | $252.47 | $252.45 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.44 | 12.245% | $230.5961 | $230.60 | $230.60 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.94 | 12.360% | $205.5514 | $205.55 | $205.55 | $205.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,130.50 | $1,231.7612 | $1,231.77 | $1,231.70 | $1,232.00 | |