| 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 | $176.99 | 3.349% | $182.9174 | $182.92 | $182.90 | $182.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.54 | 13.183% | $157.9356 | $157.94 | $157.95 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.50 | 3.399% | $158.7175 | $158.72 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.55 | 11.665% | $200.4945 | $200.49 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.74 | 12.540% | $256.2986 | $256.30 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.80 | 9.697% | $52.4352 | $52.44 | $52.45 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.96 | 8.298% | $135.3292 | $135.33 | $135.35 | $135.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,050.08 | $1,144.1280 | $1,144.14 | $1,144.15 | $1,144.00 | |