| 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 | $174.91 | 3.637% | $181.2715 | $181.27 | $181.25 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.52 | 4.134% | $168.1972 | $168.20 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.80 | 9.642% | $91.88 | $91.88 | $91.90 | $91.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.25 | 12.283% | $155.2312 | $155.23 | $155.25 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.91 | 3.707% | $76.6498 | $76.65 | $76.65 | $76.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.55 | 8.534% | $249.1398 | $249.14 | $249.15 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.50 | 8.806% | $189.8665 | $189.87 | $189.85 | $189.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.44 | $1,112.2360 | $1,112.24 | $1,112.25 | $1,112.20 | |