| 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 | $173.98 | 6.489% | $185.2696 | $185.27 | $185.25 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.36 | 8.484% | $180.474 | $180.47 | $180.45 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.49 | 7.444% | $242.2755 | $242.28 | $242.30 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.96 | 4.342% | $186.7304 | $186.73 | $186.75 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.45 | 13.841% | $250.9625 | $250.96 | $250.95 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.33 | 9.212% | $177.2838 | $177.28 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.58 | 12.193% | $251.963 | $251.96 | $251.95 | $252.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,352.15 | $1,474.9588 | $1,474.95 | $1,474.95 | $1,475.10 | |