| 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 | $164.87 | 13.412% | $186.9824 | $186.98 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.59 | 9.620% | $260.4462 | $260.45 | $260.45 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.98 | 7.314% | $238.2156 | $238.22 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.89 | 3.289% | $240.5498 | $240.55 | $240.55 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.91 | 3.287% | $225.0727 | $225.07 | $225.05 | $225.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.52 | 12.870% | $226.3269 | $226.33 | $226.35 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.73 | 9.593% | $216.6982 | $216.70 | $216.70 | $216.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,473.49 | $1,594.2918 | $1,594.30 | $1,594.30 | $1,594.20 | |