| 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 | $174.95 | 3.667% | $181.3654 | $181.37 | $181.35 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.64 | 12.818% | $164.3081 | $164.31 | $164.30 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.73 | 12.280% | $281.5196 | $281.52 | $281.50 | $281.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.61 | 7.835% | $188.2907 | $188.29 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.27 | 5.205% | $146.519 | $146.52 | $146.50 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.64 | 10.299% | $119.8288 | $119.83 | $119.85 | $119.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.73 | 9.594% | $176.1504 | $176.15 | $176.15 | $176.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,154.57 | $1,257.9820 | $1,257.99 | $1,257.95 | $1,258.00 | |