| 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 | $170.44 | 8.521% | $184.9632 | $184.96 | $184.95 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.77 | 13.120% | $164.895 | $164.90 | $164.90 | $164.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.88 | 5.598% | $163.5502 | $163.55 | $163.55 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.63 | 13.475% | $186.8139 | $186.81 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.34 | 8.559% | $115.4416 | $115.44 | $115.45 | $115.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.91 | 6.605% | $239.7653 | $239.77 | $239.75 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.40 | 12.849% | $88.4736 | $88.47 | $88.45 | $88.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,045.37 | $1,143.9028 | $1,143.90 | $1,143.85 | $1,144.00 | |