| 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 | $178.37 | 3.645% | $184.8716 | $184.87 | $184.85 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.68 | 13.386% | $144.7712 | $144.77 | $144.75 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.50 | 13.471% | $69.7847 | $69.78 | $69.80 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.66 | 8.481% | $208.9995 | $209.00 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.96 | 9.312% | $218.5803 | $218.58 | $218.60 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.33 | 8.755% | $168.9291 | $168.93 | $168.95 | $168.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.30 | 9.647% | $150.5453 | $150.55 | $150.55 | $150.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,052.80 | $1,146.4817 | $1,146.48 | $1,146.50 | $1,146.50 | |