| 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 | $172.33 | 7.248% | $184.8205 | $184.82 | $184.80 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.95 | 5.216% | $166.1887 | $166.19 | $166.20 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.95 | 4.815% | $32.4402 | $32.44 | $32.45 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.87 | 8.450% | $212.421 | $212.42 | $212.40 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.62 | 7.600% | $234.1591 | $234.16 | $234.15 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.51 | 3.831% | $150.0462 | $150.05 | $150.05 | $150.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.62 | 12.285% | $208.4234 | $208.42 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,104.85 | $1,188.4991 | $1,188.50 | $1,188.45 | $1,188.40 | |