| 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 | $179.56 | 3.267% | $185.4262 | $185.43 | $185.45 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.56 | 4.387% | $246.9379 | $246.94 | $246.95 | $246.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.53 | 13.874% | $103.0901 | $103.09 | $103.10 | $103.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.65 | 12.174% | $160.0162 | $160.02 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.77 | 13.325% | $280.7854 | $280.79 | $280.80 | $280.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.78 | 11.470% | $27.6223 | $27.62 | $27.60 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.29 | 8.115% | $231.6796 | $231.68 | $231.70 | $231.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.14 | $1,235.5577 | $1,235.57 | $1,235.60 | $1,235.50 | |