| 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 | $176.50 | 4.397% | $184.2607 | $184.26 | $184.25 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.89 | 12.329% | $184.096 | $184.10 | $184.10 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.28 | 9.393% | $272.6949 | $272.69 | $272.70 | $272.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.38 | 9.440% | $93.4399 | $93.44 | $93.45 | $93.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.63 | 4.216% | $146.559 | $146.56 | $146.55 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.96 | 4.765% | $199.0116 | $199.01 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.87 | 3.485% | $195.4521 | $195.45 | $195.45 | $195.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,194.51 | $1,275.5142 | $1,275.51 | $1,275.50 | $1,275.60 | |