| 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 | $178.56 | 3.589% | $184.9685 | $184.97 | $184.95 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.64 | 3.721% | $199.8081 | $199.81 | $199.80 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.92 | 9.626% | $261.9184 | $261.92 | $261.90 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.89 | 3.581% | $218.442 | $218.44 | $218.45 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.91 | 11.429% | $144.7574 | $144.76 | $144.75 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.50 | 6.451% | $146.3701 | $146.37 | $146.35 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.77 | 5.298% | $250.3671 | $250.37 | $250.35 | $250.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,326.19 | $1,406.6316 | $1,406.64 | $1,406.55 | $1,406.70 | |