| 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 | $178.30 | 3.322% | $184.2231 | $184.22 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.43 | 3.817% | $249.6072 | $249.61 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.38 | 8.259% | $140.0655 | $140.07 | $140.05 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.41 | 12.653% | $256.1842 | $256.18 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.35 | 8.681% | $155.7942 | $155.79 | $155.80 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.80 | 13.264% | $253.4848 | $253.48 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.43 | 3.636% | $41.9 | $41.90 | $41.90 | $41.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,183.10 | $1,281.2590 | $1,281.25 | $1,281.25 | $1,281.30 | |