| 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 | $163.43 | 12.831% | $184.3997 | $184.40 | $184.40 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.30 | 13.843% | $139.23 | $139.23 | $139.25 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.29 | 8.819% | $252.7757 | $252.78 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.89 | 4.573% | $13.4795 | $13.48 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.95 | 8.809% | $190.3613 | $190.36 | $190.35 | $190.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.37 | 6.755% | $257.6745 | $257.67 | $257.65 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.53 | 4.874% | $259.5946 | $259.59 | $259.60 | $259.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,194.76 | $1,297.5153 | $1,297.51 | $1,297.55 | $1,297.60 | |