| 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 | $173.25 | 6.388% | $184.3172 | $184.32 | $184.30 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.39 | 8.437% | $154.4034 | $154.40 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.49 | 12.785% | $165.2187 | $165.22 | $165.20 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.51 | 11.499% | $251.4414 | $251.44 | $251.45 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.47 | 5.655% | $258.2948 | $258.29 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.34 | 8.506% | $264.0385 | $264.04 | $264.05 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.40 | 4.796% | $125.1264 | $125.13 | $125.15 | $125.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,294.85 | $1,402.8404 | $1,402.84 | $1,402.85 | $1,402.70 | |