| 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 | $246.60 | 4.313% | $257.2359 | $257.24 | $257.25 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.37 | 5.837% | $188.7815 | $188.78 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.86 | 13.590% | $15.7436 | $15.74 | $15.75 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.40 | 6.493% | $241.1002 | $241.10 | $241.10 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.42 | 10.629% | $178.5773 | $178.58 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.40 | 12.680% | $186.3727 | $186.37 | $186.35 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.57 | 3.589% | $146.6509 | $146.65 | $146.65 | $146.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,133.62 | $1,214.4621 | $1,214.46 | $1,214.50 | $1,214.50 | |