| 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 | $172.85 | 6.121% | $183.4301 | $183.43 | $183.45 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.34 | 13.356% | $242.9673 | $242.97 | $242.95 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.46 | 9.129% | $237.3119 | $237.31 | $237.30 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.74 | 7.795% | $92.4234 | $92.42 | $92.40 | $92.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.81 | 7.363% | $59.9193 | $59.92 | $59.90 | $59.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.98 | 11.570% | $187.4153 | $187.42 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.42 | 3.407% | $246.543 | $246.54 | $246.55 | $246.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,152.60 | $1,250.0103 | $1,250.01 | $1,249.95 | $1,249.90 | |