| 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 | $175.85 | 3.400% | $181.8289 | $181.83 | $181.85 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.51 | 13.705% | $82.4475 | $82.45 | $82.45 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.52 | 12.146% | $91.4214 | $91.42 | $91.40 | $91.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.88 | 12.769% | $256.978 | $256.98 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.66 | 9.483% | $226.2576 | $226.26 | $226.25 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.48 | 8.368% | $168.4906 | $168.49 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.33 | 5.697% | $217.0277 | $217.03 | $217.05 | $217.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,125.23 | $1,224.4517 | $1,224.46 | $1,224.50 | $1,224.40 | |