| 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 | $177.89 | 4.279% | $185.5019 | $185.50 | $185.50 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.82 | 5.844% | $167.043 | $167.04 | $167.05 | $167.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.78 | 13.832% | $94.2301 | $94.23 | $94.25 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.86 | 4.132% | $238.3165 | $238.32 | $238.30 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.29 | 7.140% | $159.9493 | $159.95 | $159.95 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.55 | 6.628% | $29.376 | $29.38 | $29.40 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.93 | 12.612% | $266.8116 | $266.81 | $266.80 | $266.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,061.12 | $1,141.2284 | $1,141.23 | $1,141.25 | $1,141.10 | |