| 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 | $175.51 | 3.583% | $181.7985 | $181.80 | $181.80 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.58 | 12.504% | $15.278 | $15.28 | $15.30 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.57 | 3.325% | $138.0112 | $138.01 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.91 | 12.202% | $179.4222 | $179.42 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.91 | 12.855% | $227.8655 | $227.87 | $227.85 | $227.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.84 | 9.297% | $242.4645 | $242.46 | $242.45 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.48 | 10.633% | $263.8376 | $263.84 | $263.85 | $263.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.80 | $1,248.6775 | $1,248.68 | $1,248.65 | $1,248.70 | |