| 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 | $178.45 | 3.797% | $185.2257 | $185.23 | $185.25 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.72 | 13.620% | $178.0653 | $178.07 | $178.05 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.49 | 5.662% | $207.6153 | $207.62 | $207.60 | $207.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.81 | 8.474% | $246.0299 | $246.03 | $246.05 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.51 | 4.499% | $222.0708 | $222.07 | $222.05 | $222.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.92 | 13.126% | $185.4361 | $185.44 | $185.45 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.62 | 13.144% | $24.4617 | $24.46 | $24.45 | $24.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,156.52 | $1,248.9048 | $1,248.92 | $1,248.90 | $1,248.90 | |