| 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 | $181.74 | 3.165% | $187.4921 | $187.49 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.99 | 4.604% | $145.3891 | $145.39 | $145.40 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.58 | 5.747% | $220.5671 | $220.57 | $220.55 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.45 | 13.689% | $279.0497 | $279.05 | $279.05 | $279.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.49 | 5.391% | $171.2498 | $171.25 | $171.25 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.54 | 3.854% | $48.3337 | $48.33 | $48.35 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.54 | 13.826% | $101.9198 | $101.92 | $101.90 | $101.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.33 | $1,154.0013 | $1,154.00 | $1,154.00 | $1,153.90 | |