| 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 | $227.85 | 7.601% | $245.1689 | $245.17 | $245.15 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.78 | 7.470% | $248.0193 | $248.02 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.98 | 12.300% | $200.9945 | $200.99 | $201.00 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.50 | 11.764% | $164.8519 | $164.85 | $164.85 | $164.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.99 | 13.553% | $212.3328 | $212.33 | $212.35 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.63 | 12.850% | $211.7405 | $211.74 | $211.75 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.46 | 11.264% | $254.1937 | $254.19 | $254.20 | $254.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,388.19 | $1,537.3016 | $1,537.29 | $1,537.30 | $1,537.30 | |