| 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 | $186.50 | 3.640% | $193.2886 | $193.29 | $193.30 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.76 | 9.647% | $194.9085 | $194.91 | $194.90 | $194.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.42 | 12.352% | $244.2757 | $244.28 | $244.30 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.58 | 6.428% | $115.5595 | $115.56 | $115.55 | $115.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.38 | 6.199% | $234.0414 | $234.04 | $234.05 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.60 | 10.761% | $161.268 | $161.27 | $161.25 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.82 | 12.280% | $144.6391 | $144.64 | $144.65 | $144.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,185.06 | $1,287.9808 | $1,287.99 | $1,288.00 | $1,288.00 | |