| 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 | $177.99 | 3.517% | $184.2499 | $184.25 | $184.25 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.47 | 7.167% | $166.6125 | $166.61 | $166.60 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.48 | 8.638% | $134.1462 | $134.15 | $134.15 | $134.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.60 | 12.173% | $210.4365 | $210.44 | $210.45 | $210.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.93 | 12.800% | $66.473 | $66.47 | $66.45 | $66.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.77 | 5.311% | $132.4496 | $132.45 | $132.45 | $132.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.96 | 6.327% | $258.3321 | $258.33 | $258.35 | $258.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,072.20 | $1,152.6998 | $1,152.70 | $1,152.70 | $1,152.50 | |