| 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 | $170.38 | 8.135% | $184.2404 | $184.24 | $184.25 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.86 | 3.494% | $145.7816 | $145.78 | $145.80 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.62 | 3.670% | $148.8909 | $148.89 | $148.90 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.43 | 4.848% | $184.9833 | $184.98 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.78 | 12.463% | $250.5451 | $250.55 | $250.55 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.39 | 13.139% | $131.6825 | $131.68 | $131.70 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.54 | 10.698% | $124.5795 | $124.58 | $124.60 | $124.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.00 | $1,170.7033 | $1,170.70 | $1,170.80 | $1,170.70 | |