| 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 | $171.42 | 6.184% | $182.0206 | $182.02 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.64 | 6.685% | $141.507 | $141.51 | $141.50 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.72 | 7.819% | $49.2948 | $49.29 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.78 | 11.194% | $264.3971 | $264.40 | $264.40 | $264.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.29 | 11.256% | $131.6047 | $131.60 | $131.60 | $131.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.77 | 13.710% | $251.0376 | $251.04 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.46 | 8.170% | $178.9781 | $178.98 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.08 | $1,198.8399 | $1,198.84 | $1,198.85 | $1,198.80 | |