| 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 | $184.53 | 7.304% | $198.0081 | $198.01 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.76 | 8.442% | $257.8317 | $257.83 | $257.85 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.37 | 8.296% | $167.1765 | $167.18 | $167.20 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.96 | 12.367% | $175.2476 | $175.25 | $175.25 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.34 | 5.784% | $238.3737 | $238.37 | $238.35 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.80 | 7.642% | $39.6123 | $39.61 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.40 | 4.306% | $141.2303 | $141.23 | $141.25 | $141.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,130.16 | $1,217.4802 | $1,217.48 | $1,217.50 | $1,217.40 | |