| 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 | $174.79 | 12.854% | $197.2575 | $197.26 | $197.25 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.82 | 11.209% | $151.0441 | $151.04 | $151.05 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.85 | 6.148% | $199.399 | $199.40 | $199.40 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.92 | 3.249% | $90.7765 | $90.78 | $90.80 | $90.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.79 | 3.311% | $178.5111 | $178.51 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.73 | 13.585% | $255.2596 | $255.26 | $255.25 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.36 | 5.846% | $215.2484 | $215.25 | $215.25 | $215.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,187.26 | $1,287.4962 | $1,287.50 | $1,287.50 | $1,287.50 | |