| 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 | $173.33 | 4.623% | $181.343 | $181.34 | $181.35 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.30 | 11.855% | $49.5518 | $49.55 | $49.55 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.88 | 10.135% | $257.5837 | $257.58 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.53 | 5.108% | $152.9637 | $152.96 | $152.95 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.87 | 13.657% | $62.3636 | $62.36 | $62.35 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.28 | 9.502% | $226.9757 | $226.98 | $227.00 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.45 | 4.745% | $255.0017 | $255.00 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.64 | $1,185.7832 | $1,185.77 | $1,185.80 | $1,185.90 | |