| 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 | $184.77 | 11.647% | $206.2902 | $206.29 | $206.30 | $206.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.28 | 10.865% | $273.0383 | $273.04 | $273.05 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.58 | 3.360% | $180.4459 | $180.45 | $180.45 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.77 | 3.607% | $136.5229 | $136.52 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.41 | 3.642% | $254.3478 | $254.35 | $254.35 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.32 | 10.527% | $171.6705 | $171.67 | $171.65 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.25 | 12.408% | $96.9519 | $96.95 | $96.95 | $97.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,224.38 | $1,319.2675 | $1,319.27 | $1,319.25 | $1,319.20 | |