| 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 | $184.52 | 5.367% | $194.4232 | $194.42 | $194.40 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.68 | 12.429% | $248.1083 | $248.11 | $248.10 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.90 | 3.166% | $75.208 | $75.21 | $75.20 | $75.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.44 | 8.860% | $201.87 | $201.87 | $201.85 | $201.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.88 | 11.514% | $172.7129 | $172.71 | $172.70 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.71 | 7.539% | $24.4221 | $24.42 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.44 | 3.378% | $257.8661 | $257.87 | $257.85 | $257.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.57 | $1,174.6106 | $1,174.61 | $1,174.50 | $1,174.60 | |