| 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 | $178.90 | 3.524% | $185.2044 | $185.20 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.44 | 5.869% | $227.0255 | $227.03 | $227.05 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.87 | 3.255% | $227.0268 | $227.03 | $227.05 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.97 | 11.830% | $166.5932 | $166.59 | $166.60 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.96 | 7.348% | $35.3819 | $35.38 | $35.40 | $35.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.84 | 12.538% | $61.7158 | $61.72 | $61.70 | $61.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.44 | 9.606% | $229.5588 | $229.56 | $229.55 | $229.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,059.42 | $1,132.5064 | $1,132.51 | $1,132.55 | $1,132.50 | |