| 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 | $250.42 | 13.756% | $284.8678 | $284.87 | $284.85 | $284.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.83 | 5.486% | $256.1517 | $256.15 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.52 | 13.366% | $96.9506 | $96.95 | $96.95 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.42 | 5.232% | $97.2554 | $97.26 | $97.25 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.77 | 3.789% | $195.9225 | $195.92 | $195.90 | $195.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.36 | 3.272% | $153.2143 | $153.21 | $153.20 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.57 | 3.815% | $102.3304 | $102.33 | $102.35 | $102.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,106.89 | $1,186.6927 | $1,186.69 | $1,186.65 | $1,186.80 | |