| 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 | $178.27 | 4.254% | $185.8536 | $185.85 | $185.85 | $185.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.77 | 4.395% | $175.1435 | $175.14 | $175.15 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.58 | 11.290% | $89.6775 | $89.68 | $89.70 | $89.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.70 | 3.403% | $170.3047 | $170.30 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.62 | 3.723% | $150.0042 | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.43 | 13.287% | $109.2427 | $109.24 | $109.25 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.75 | 12.488% | $274.1895 | $274.19 | $274.20 | $274.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,076.12 | $1,154.4157 | $1,154.40 | $1,154.45 | $1,154.40 | |