| 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 | $161.55 | 12.350% | $181.5014 | $181.50 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.56 | 6.776% | $143.6778 | $143.68 | $143.70 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.86 | 3.575% | $185.2542 | $185.25 | $185.25 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.31 | 11.703% | $249.444 | $249.44 | $249.45 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.49 | 4.159% | $151.5409 | $151.54 | $151.55 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.79 | 3.736% | $171.9839 | $171.98 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.95 | 13.352% | $189.2412 | $189.24 | $189.25 | $189.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.51 | $1,272.6434 | $1,272.63 | $1,272.70 | $1,272.60 | |