| 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 | $171.91 | 5.537% | $181.4287 | $181.43 | $181.45 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.26 | 12.454% | $186.966 | $186.97 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.82 | 8.679% | $253.0264 | $253.03 | $253.05 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.25 | 6.757% | $24.821 | $24.82 | $24.80 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.57 | 12.872% | $253.4767 | $253.48 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.26 | 8.161% | $198.2158 | $198.22 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.61 | 3.154% | $145.0448 | $145.04 | $145.05 | $145.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.68 | $1,242.9794 | $1,242.99 | $1,243.00 | $1,242.90 | |