| 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 | $176.25 | 4.813% | $184.7329 | $184.73 | $184.75 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.64 | 10.606% | $135.6472 | $135.65 | $135.65 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.53 | 6.801% | $147.9514 | $147.95 | $147.95 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.34 | 5.324% | $233.1241 | $233.12 | $233.10 | $233.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.33 | 6.572% | $201.7728 | $201.77 | $201.75 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.48 | 9.601% | $20.2543 | $20.25 | $20.25 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.67 | 13.771% | $259.0224 | $259.02 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.24 | $1,182.5051 | $1,182.49 | $1,182.45 | $1,182.50 | |