| 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 | $180.57 | 9.580% | $197.8686 | $197.87 | $197.85 | $197.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.94 | 10.376% | $274.77 | $274.77 | $274.75 | $274.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.88 | 4.289% | $250.1685 | $250.17 | $250.15 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.83 | 13.183% | $186.5595 | $186.56 | $186.55 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.26 | 7.193% | $62.4506 | $62.45 | $62.45 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.50 | 9.669% | $186.9856 | $186.99 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.82 | 8.720% | $259.6451 | $259.65 | $259.65 | $259.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,301.80 | $1,418.4479 | $1,418.46 | $1,418.40 | $1,418.60 | |