| 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 | $175.78 | 4.818% | $184.2491 | $184.25 | $184.25 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.96 | 11.823% | $184.4632 | $184.46 | $184.45 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.66 | 3.394% | $225.0474 | $225.05 | $225.05 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.80 | 12.311% | $164.8725 | $164.87 | $164.85 | $164.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.74 | 12.807% | $13.2435 | $13.24 | $13.25 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.35 | 6.118% | $227.4639 | $227.46 | $227.45 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.66 | 9.197% | $232.2183 | $232.22 | $232.20 | $232.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,143.95 | $1,231.5579 | $1,231.55 | $1,231.50 | $1,231.50 | |