| 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 | $179.49 | 4.529% | $187.6191 | $187.62 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.84 | 6.631% | $244.0144 | $244.01 | $244.00 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.61 | 3.806% | $17.2422 | $17.24 | $17.25 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.39 | 8.244% | $225.5697 | $225.57 | $225.55 | $225.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.42 | 13.103% | $282.1015 | $282.10 | $282.10 | $282.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.39 | 11.760% | $66.3743 | $66.37 | $66.35 | $66.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.70 | 6.308% | $259.0726 | $259.07 | $259.05 | $259.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,185.84 | $1,281.9938 | $1,281.98 | $1,281.90 | $1,282.00 | |