| 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 | $174.79 | 5.816% | $184.9558 | $184.96 | $184.95 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.32 | 12.325% | $140.7657 | $140.77 | $140.75 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.77 | 6.487% | $240.4157 | $240.42 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.92 | 10.764% | $229.1929 | $229.19 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.77 | 6.356% | $176.3063 | $176.31 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.26 | 3.261% | $164.4535 | $164.45 | $164.45 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.26 | 12.450% | $119.4894 | $119.49 | $119.50 | $119.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.09 | $1,255.5793 | $1,255.59 | $1,255.55 | $1,255.70 | |