| 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 | $179.60 | 4.332% | $187.3803 | $187.38 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.63 | 3.813% | $122.1152 | $122.12 | $122.10 | $122.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.94 | 13.797% | $156.9716 | $156.97 | $156.95 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.72 | 11.172% | $203.1335 | $203.13 | $203.15 | $203.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.47 | 11.736% | $83.2098 | $83.21 | $83.20 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.78 | 6.430% | $226.4618 | $226.46 | $226.45 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.25 | 8.162% | $267.4305 | $267.43 | $267.45 | $267.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,152.39 | $1,246.7027 | $1,246.70 | $1,246.70 | $1,246.70 | |