| 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 | $167.47 | 12.285% | $188.0437 | $188.04 | $188.05 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.32 | 12.235% | $257.3773 | $257.38 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.41 | 7.775% | $263.4129 | $263.41 | $263.40 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.77 | 9.275% | $148.3627 | $148.36 | $148.35 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.41 | 4.787% | $181.7111 | $181.71 | $181.70 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.25 | 10.414% | $131.6687 | $131.67 | $131.65 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.79 | 3.608% | $86.8131 | $86.81 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,153.42 | $1,257.3895 | $1,257.38 | $1,257.35 | $1,257.40 | |