| 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 | $185.25 | 3.392% | $191.5337 | $191.53 | $191.55 | $191.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.92 | 9.658% | $83.2524 | $83.25 | $83.25 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.55 | 3.440% | $255.0313 | $255.03 | $255.05 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.67 | 3.605% | $187.1832 | $187.18 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.90 | 13.376% | $283.3266 | $283.33 | $283.35 | $283.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.65 | 10.600% | $184.3149 | $184.31 | $184.30 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.66 | 9.615% | $271.4725 | $271.47 | $271.45 | $271.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,352.60 | $1,456.1146 | $1,456.10 | $1,456.15 | $1,456.10 | |