| 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 | $176.53 | 4.284% | $184.0925 | $184.09 | $184.10 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.50 | 9.765% | $31.283 | $31.28 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.52 | 8.153% | $225.5206 | $225.52 | $225.50 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.33 | 9.725% | $153.9771 | $153.98 | $154.00 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.83 | 10.162% | $269.7096 | $269.71 | $269.70 | $269.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.56 | 6.813% | $171.499 | $171.50 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.46 | 12.545% | $199.7224 | $199.72 | $199.70 | $199.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.73 | $1,235.8042 | $1,235.80 | $1,235.80 | $1,235.80 | |