| 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 | $170.27 | 8.854% | $185.3457 | $185.35 | $185.35 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.25 | 5.498% | $149.0159 | $149.02 | $149.00 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.68 | 12.256% | $106.284 | $106.28 | $106.30 | $106.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.86 | 7.108% | $197.9998 | $198.00 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.54 | 4.190% | $45.3643 | $45.36 | $45.35 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.70 | 12.623% | $149.4507 | $149.45 | $149.45 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.98 | 12.335% | $250.4846 | $250.48 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $990.28 | $1,083.9450 | $1,083.94 | $1,083.95 | $1,084.00 | |