| 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 | $181.49 | 3.285% | $187.4519 | $187.45 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.26 | 11.445% | $121.7648 | $121.76 | $121.75 | $121.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.44 | 6.139% | $198.9469 | $198.95 | $198.95 | $198.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.95 | 10.724% | $214.7492 | $214.75 | $214.75 | $214.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.86 | 7.122% | $56.6247 | $56.62 | $56.60 | $56.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.94 | 11.249% | $279.1682 | $279.17 | $279.15 | $279.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.38 | 13.829% | $262.2393 | $262.24 | $262.25 | $262.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,206.32 | $1,320.9450 | $1,320.94 | $1,320.90 | $1,320.90 | |