| 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 | $204.80 | 3.807% | $212.5967 | $212.60 | $212.60 | $212.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.52 | 7.753% | $186.973 | $186.97 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.71 | 10.786% | $275.5359 | $275.54 | $275.55 | $275.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.25 | 6.450% | $44.9751 | $44.98 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.37 | 6.238% | $55.6368 | $55.64 | $55.65 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.98 | 12.521% | $263.2766 | $263.28 | $263.30 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.60 | 6.424% | $245.4137 | $245.41 | $245.40 | $245.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,186.23 | $1,284.4078 | $1,284.42 | $1,284.45 | $1,284.40 | |