| 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 | $178.60 | 3.734% | $185.2689 | $185.27 | $185.25 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.71 | 6.792% | $239.9723 | $239.97 | $239.95 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.42 | 7.710% | $252.4938 | $252.49 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.90 | 12.727% | $10.0327 | $10.03 | $10.05 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.53 | 13.408% | $268.2439 | $268.24 | $268.25 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.61 | 3.643% | $63.8545 | $63.85 | $63.85 | $63.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.33 | 13.713% | $197.0987 | $197.10 | $197.10 | $197.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.10 | $1,216.9648 | $1,216.95 | $1,216.95 | $1,217.00 | |