| 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 | $176.28 | 3.320% | $182.1325 | $182.13 | $182.15 | $182.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.60 | 4.135% | $218.267 | $218.27 | $218.25 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.60 | 7.364% | $71.5044 | $71.50 | $71.50 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.29 | 10.684% | $231.6505 | $231.65 | $231.65 | $231.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.98 | 5.715% | $128.9512 | $128.95 | $128.95 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.86 | 4.304% | $215.7633 | $215.76 | $215.75 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.89 | 12.826% | $195.0649 | $195.06 | $195.05 | $195.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.50 | $1,243.3338 | $1,243.32 | $1,243.30 | $1,243.50 | |