| 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 | $184.87 | 4.685% | $193.5312 | $193.53 | $193.55 | $193.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.59 | 6.759% | $198.134 | $198.13 | $198.15 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.99 | 10.571% | $205.651 | $205.65 | $205.65 | $205.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.30 | 13.283% | $211.0462 | $211.05 | $211.05 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.31 | 12.476% | $277.0396 | $277.04 | $277.05 | $277.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.90 | 4.680% | $16.6441 | $16.64 | $16.65 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.79 | 8.791% | $155.3427 | $155.34 | $155.35 | $155.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.75 | $1,257.3888 | $1,257.38 | $1,257.45 | $1,257.20 | |